Chelsea consider centre-back move as defensive injuries mount of Maresca

"The Argentine centre-back, who is currently spending the season with Borussia Dortmund, may be called upon as Chelsea look to ease growing defensive concerns caused by injuries and squad instability, according to Patrick Berger. Anselmino joined Chelsea as a highly regarded prospect and was handed his senior debut for the club during the Club World Cup, a moment that underlined how highly he is rated internally."

"The decision to loan him out to Borussia Dortmund for the current campaign was seen as a strategic move, designed to accelerate his development by exposing him to regular football at a high level, both domestically and in Europe. Chelsea inserted a clause into the loan agreement that allows them to recall the defender if he fails to reach a specified appearance threshold. That option is now said to be under serious consideration."

"A combination of injuries, inconsistent availability, and the need to carefully manage workloads has left the club short of reliable options at centre-back. The Blues are going through defensive injuries Aaron Anselmino of Borussia Dortmund (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) The likes of Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana are going through fitness issues and to have security at the back, manager Enzo Maresca could recall Anselmino back to the club in the middle of the season."

Chelsea is weighing a recall of Aaron Anselmino from his loan at Borussia Dortmund amid growing defensive injuries and squad instability. Anselmino made his senior debut for Chelsea during the Club World Cup and arrived at the club highly rated. The loan to Dortmund was intended to accelerate his development through regular domestic and European football. Chelsea included a clause in the loan allowing recall if a specified appearance threshold is not met. Fitness issues affecting Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana have reduced centre-back options, prompting consideration of Anselmino as immediate cover and closer oversight of his progress.

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