“They’re yet to replace him” “His position is leaking” – Wright-Phillips tells Chelsea one January signing Maresca needs to make
Because there isn’t a good alternative for former Chelsea mainstay Thiago Silva, former Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has urged the Blues to make acquiring an experienced defender their top priority during the forthcoming January transfer window.
Wright-Phillips emphasized Chelsea’s defensive weaknesses following Silva’s departure in an interview with sportscasting.com:
“They let Thiago Silva go, but they didn’t replace him. I think they need more experience in the defence.”
With Chelsea struggling for consistency this season, Wright-Phillips believes an experienced addition to the backline could provide the stability needed to improve their fortunes under Enzo Maresca.