#central-defense

#central-defense

Robinson injured his groin during training on Tuesday, according to Pochettino. Richards played until the 75th minute in Crystal Palace's Europa Conference League match at AEK Larnaca on March 19. He definitely won't play Saturday and likely won't be available Tuesday.

Thanks largely in parts to efforts from board member for sport Max Eberl and Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund, the German Rekordmeister were able to have Tah released from Leverkusen and in the Bayern squad on time for the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, which was a huge plus for Vincent Kompany in terms of getting a proper preseason of sorts under Tah's belt.

While fans may be hoping for immediate January reinforcements, reports suggest the Blues are instead taking a more measured and strategic approach. According to The Standard, Chelsea's key priorities lie further down the line, with major recruitment plans centred on 2026 rather than the upcoming winter window. The club are particularly keen to strengthen two crucial areas: central defense and central midfield.

He was long seen as almost more important than signing Isak this summer when you looked at the Reds lack of depth in central defense. The move for Guehi is the final piece in an incredible transfer window of world class additions that saw Richard Hughes fill every hole in the squad that anyone and everyone had a concern about, which is just outstanding business. Guehi gave Palace one last dance on Sunday when he scored in their 3-0 thrashing of Aston Villa.