Chelsea needs to signal Central Defender in 2026. (Picture by Julian Finney/Getty Photos)
It’s no secret that Chelsea struggled defensively through the opening week of the season. Levi Colwill’s absence is large for them. Because of this Enzo Maresca is engaged on a brand new signature on the centre-back, which is especially regarding.
At the moment, Chelsea has defence centre choices like Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, Beniot Badiashile and Josh Acheampong, however most of them aren’t thought-about dependable. Subsequently, the goal was created in 2026, and one goal being adopted is Nico Schlotterbeck, which beforehand attracted curiosity from Liverpool.
Chelsea contemplating Nico Schlotterbeck’s journey in 2026
Mick Brown instructed Soccer Insider that Chelsea has registered curiosity in Borussia Dortmund defender Schlotterbeck.
“Schlotterbeck is somebody I’ve seen fairly a bit. At first I had some considerations about his lack of tempo, however he is gotten higher and higher and develop into a really succesful defender. He is a German dominant centre-back and a German common, a really defensive possibility that likes to get tackles, get headers and take cost of the backline.
“I feel he is precisely the kind of participant that Chelsea wants, as a result of I’ve heard they’re watching him. They should enhance their protection as a result of their choices aren’t sufficient proper now, however that is powerful, however I feel it is already confirmed this season.
“He will definitely enhance what they’ve now. Dortmund does not need to lose him, so it will not be simple to get him, however it seems he is recognized who can enhance their protection.
It is nonetheless not identified if Schlotterbeck is a participant Sercy is critical about signing, however provided that he is a left-handed middle defender like Colwill, he won’t be that suited to others.
