According to the latest English media sources, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is ready to overhaul his defence after the 3-0 painful defeat against Arsenal on Saturday.
Chelsea defensive duo Branislav Ivanovic and Gary Cahill, both drastically struggling to find their best form, are believed to be the main contenders to be axed from the starting lineup by the manager following their terrible display against the Gunners.
After Chelsea have re-signed David Luiz from PSG, the Blues have conceded 11 goals in four games and lack any signs of organisation with their iconic captain John Terry out of action due to injury.
With Chelsea’s legendary captain is entering the twilight years of his career, Antonio Conte is eyeing new signing already after missing out on top targets Leonardo Bonucci of Juventus and Napoli defensive powerhouse Kalidou Koulibaly over the summer.
The 30-year-old Gary Cahill, who was at fault for Arsenal’s first goal, held his head in his hands for the second time in successive weeks after an error against Swansea. While Branislav Ivanovic admitted that Chelsea players didn’t believe in Antonio Conte’s game plan after the Arsenal debacle.
Another Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma may be ready to offer Antonio Conte some relief from his current crop of defenders with a timely return to fitness after last season’s devastating ligament injury.
Conte knew this would be his most pressing challenge, and a desire to make Chelsea more solid has underpinned virtually every major decision he has made since his appointment.
Sanctioning John Terry’s one-year contract extension, driving the club’s lengthy and ultimately frustrating pursuit of defensive reinforcements from Serie A, signing N’Golo Kante and favouring more combative pairing of Nemanja Matic and Oscar over Cesc Fabregas raised some significant questions.
His efforts have been undermined by circumstances. Instead of acquiring his top transfer targets to bolster a defence that conceded 53 Premier League goals last season, the Chelsea hierarchy delivered compromise signings in the form of David Luiz and Marcos Alonso.