Chelsea and Liverpool are eyeing the same defender. Liverpool and Chelsea currently have the same points in the Premier League and are fighting for a spot in the Champions League. Both teams have failed to show consistency on the pitch. The current Premier League champions and the London side have not been at their best in the defence and are looking for options. Both Arne Slot and Enzo Maresca have demanded a good centre back, and both of their managements are keen to sign Inter Milan’s Bastoni.
Late interest of Chelsea threatens Liverpool’s defensive rebuild
In a recent interview, Arne Slot said that their main problems lie in the Reds’ backline. Both Van Dijk and Konate are out of form and are struggling to keep a clean sheet. Konate is having a very bad season, as he cannot find calmness on the pitch. In recent games, he has lost the ball more times than any other Liverpool defender. On the other hand, due to his partner’s poor performances, the Liverpool captain has failed to gather momentum. Arne Slot has decided to look for a defender in the upcoming transfer window. Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni has caught the eye of Liverpool’s management. Bastoni has been a key player for the Italian side and has contributed to their recent success in Serie A. Currently, Cristian Chivu’s side have overtaken rivals AC Milan and have become the table toppers in the Italian league. Bastoni’s development has caught not only the eye of Arne Slot but also his fellow countryman Enzo Maresca. Chelsea are also struggling in both the Premier League and the Champions League. They have failed to maintain momentum and have lost several matches so far in December. Like Slot, Maresca has also talked about his desire to sign a defender like Bastoni. It will be interesting to see which club signs the Italian international.
Why Bastoni perfectly fits for both Chelsea and Liverpool
Bastoni would probably be the dream signing for both Enzo Maresca and Arne Slot. Alessandro Bastoni’s playing style perfectly fits both the Chelsea and Liverpool systems. Bastoni’s sense of possession and calmness have made him a strong choice for a Premier League team. On the other side, his long balls and accuracy help him get involved in the attack. Bastoni completes 5.47 progressive passes, 1.88 progressive carries in 90 minutes. He completed 0.36 successful take-ons per game. It would be exciting to see how Cristian Chivu handles the situation around his top defender. Bastoni played a very crucial role in Inter Milan’s road to the Champions League final last season. The Italian defender is playing his seventh season with the Italian club and has cemented himself as one of the world’s best defenders. It is no surprise that Chelsea and Liverpool are both going all in for Inter Milan’s centre-back.
Fan’s reaction
Both Chelsea and Liverpool fans are excited to hear the rumours about the arrival of Alessandro Bastoni. Liverpool fans are already imagining their defence with the Italian defender. They expect him to build good chemistry with their other new arrivals, Frimpong and Kerkez. On the other hand, Chelsea fans are happy to hear about Maresca’s possible defensive reinforcement. They think Bastoni would be a very good addition to their already stacked defensive unit. Social media is buzzing with the possible transfer news surrounding the Italian defender.
Author’s insight
From the author’s point of view, Inter Milan are in a very bad position as two Premier League teams are keen to sign their Italian defender. Inter’s management and coach should sort out this situation, as Bastoni’s presence is very important to their success.
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