Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has revealed his plan to reduce the number of centre-backs in his squad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Speaking during his pre-match press conference before the club’s pre-season meeting with Tottenham on Saturday, Alonso said he wants to work with four or five senior defenders in the position.
The Blues currently have 10 centre-backs following the arrival of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth around ÂŁ51 million.
Sky Sports reports that Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah and Axel Disasi are among the defenders who could leave Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window.
Chelsea’s current centre-back options include Josh Acheampong, Aaron Anselmino, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Axel Disasi, Wesley Fofana, Maxence Lacroix, Mamadou Sarr and Tosin Adarabioyo.
