Reece James is one of the best right-backs in the world when he is physically fit. But his continuous injury crisis has left Chelsea in a difficult state. His constant battle with the hamstring injury over the last few seasons puts proof that Chelsea had no other choice but to replace him. According to recent reports, his recovery has once again been delayed and it has put a gap hole in the right side. A place where Chelsea hasn’t been able to fill the gap for a very long time. Now, Chelsea would be looking towards the transfer market once again to recover from this issue. As of now, Chelsea has been linked with Bayern Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong, who could be available for a cheap sum of £34 million.
Reece James Injury Crisis
Reece James must surely be the best talent to have emerged from Chelsea’s academy. But that is not to imply that he was only spectacular while playing defense-he can easily play as a wing-back and provide similar support for the attack. A couple of seasons ago, Real Madrid, the biggest club in Europe, had him as a replacement for Dani Carvajal. This speaks to the kind of potential the young star had and to what heights he could have risen had things not gone awry with him.
Reece James has already missed 69 matches since the start of the 2022/23 campaign. And to add to this record, he will miss Chelsea’s next fixture against West Ham as well. Although Maresca has a huge squad to counter the injury concern, he will still be struggling on the right side. With Reece James and Malo Gusto out of action, the Blues are only left with Axel Disasi, who is a center-back by nature, so it will be difficult for him to adapt to the right side. So, these are the reasons why Chelsea will be looking towards the transfer market yet again.
Is Jeremie Frimpong The Answer?
The young Dutch 22-year-old defender once with Man City is winning the world for himself with Bayern Leverkusen. This young defender is one of the best in the world at his position for extreme speed and has defensive and offensive abilities. Under Xabi Alonso, Frimpong scored 9 goals and gave 7 assists in 31 games last season. These stats are very impressive for a defender, and he was one of the key reasons behind Leverkusen’s invincible run. Even in the Europa League campaign, Frimpong scored 3 goals; all these reasons make why Chelsea wants him so desperately.
Another reason that makes him an ideal buy for the Blues is his affordable price tag. With only a £34 million release clause in a market where the prices usually soar to the sky, it is a comfortable buy option for Chelsea. Frimpong already has 2 g/a this season, and this attacking attribute of his shows why he would be an ideal choice for Maresca, a manager who loves attacking gameplan.
Why Chelsea Must Look Beyond Reece James
Modern football has employed the right-back position in pretty significant quantities. So, no matter how good Reece James is, Chelsea will have to look for a permanent, long-term solution. Although Malo Gusto was a good backup for Reece James, but him getting sidelined has raised concerns for Chelsea. And the other backup, Axel Disasi, is a natural center back, so the Blues wouldn’t want to rely on him.
With the inclusion of Jeremie Frimpong, it can change the entire dynamic for Chelsea. He can be a great boost both on and off the pitch for the Blues. Frimpong, who is so young, is so close to being a complete defender, and with time and a great environment at Chelsea, he can complete this feat very soon.
Conclusion
Chelsea have now understood that they cannot rely on Reece James anymore considering his injury crisis. Therefore, a move to bring in Frimpong to the Stamford Bridge can be a masterstroke. He is a talent about whom the entire world is aware, and every side would want a player of this caliber.
Chelsea’s sporting directors, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, are aware of the fact that Frimpong at £34 million is a bargain for them. And he is the player that the team needs right now to make their squad flawless and dominating. With excitement among the fans, all they would be hoping is that Chelsea can cross the line and seal the deal. But in reality, can this deal actually take place? It is still a question mark.
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