Xabi Alonso is inheriting plenty of first team talent when he takes over at Chelsea, and the Blues think he could be perfect to get the best out of their most impressive youngsters.
Chelsea are preparing to have to part ways with a few of their elite talents, although still have a list of untouchable players going into next season.
Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella are being strongly linked with exits, as Spain’s top clubs circle in on the Blues duo.
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Chelsea believe Xabi Alonso will be perfect for Josh Acheampong
However, the likes of Cole Palmer and Reece James will be stopped from going anywhere in the transfer window in order to give Alonso the best possible chance of succeeding.
The club are also rejecting offers for Josh Acheampong, despite a number of top European sides being linked with the Chelsea youngster.
He has found opportunities hard to come by in the first team under both Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior, although this looks set to change under the incoming manager.
According to Sport, Chelsea believe Alonso is the perfect candidate to get the best out of Acheampong, citing his versatility to be ideal of Alonso’s tactical ideas.
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Acheampong can feature in any Alonso system
It is so far unclear whether the new Chelsea boss will look to use a back three or a back four when he takes over at Stamford Bridge.
Acheampong has featured as both a right-back and centre-back during his limited appearances for the first team, giving him plenty of opportunities to feature for the Blues.
He could find himself in the same position as Jorrel Hato, who has also excelled across multiple positions in defence.
Acheampong is an incredibly talented young player, however he will quickly get frustrated if there remains no real opportunity for him to progress in West London.
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