UMVA has learned that former England midfielder Danny Murphy has shared his insights on Chelsea's current squad dynamics, suggesting that the club might consider offloading 'struggling' Alejandro Garnacho.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Murphy believes that Chelsea's new manager, Xabi Alonso, will give young player Liam Delap 'another crack' next season, despite a disappointing campaign. Alonso, a 44-year-old ex-Spain international, was appointed as Chelsea's new manager last month.
Alonso takes over a Chelsea team that finished 10th in the Premier League last season, failing to qualify for any European competition. With the summer transfer market approaching, Alonso will likely look to strengthen his squad while also considering outgoings, with several players linked to moves away from Stamford Bridge.
Garnacho and Delap are among those who have struggled, with Garnacho scoring just one Premier League goal and Delap managing only two goals in 41 appearances. Despite their underwhelming performances, Murphy thinks that Chelsea might find it difficult to offload them due to their high wages and transfer fees.
Murphy told a leading sports outlet that any manager coming in has to give players a chance, and Alonso will likely want to assess Garnacho and Delap before making any decisions. He believes that Delap, with his unique characteristics, is more likely to get another chance under Alonso.
Delap, who joined Chelsea last summer, brings a different dimension to the team compared to other players like Joao Pedro. Murphy thinks that Alonso will give Delap another season to prove his worth, while Garnacho might be the one to leave.
The situation at Chelsea is complex, with many factors influencing transfer decisions, including player wages, transfer fees, and the interest of other clubs. As the summer transfer market approaches, Chelsea fans will be eager to see which players will stay and which will go.
