EPL Top 6 clubs and the players they should sign in January

#3 Chelsea: Alex Sandro (Juventus)

English Premier League is undoubtedly the toughest of all the leagues in European football. Relentless competition from rival clubs and the busy December month takes a toll on most of the players.

Hence, there is a necessary requirement to keep worthy backup players in each position. This allows the manager the freedom to rotate the starting XI.

Chelsea has failed to match their last season’s levels this season. However, the more worrying factor for the manager and the fans has been the lack of a good backup in the left back position.

Marcos Alonso has been in scintillating form this season. The Spaniard is a treat to watch when he wanders ahead with that commanding nature. Alonso’s deliveries inside the box make him an indispensable part of Chelsea’s lineup.

There is way too much dependence on him to play every single game for the Blues. Cesar Azpicueleta can play as the left wingback.

However, Azpi is too crucial in the back three and hence he hardly plays at Alonso’s position nowadays.

With Chelsea advancing in the Champions League, Antonio Conte should react well by forcing for a move to buy Alex Sandro in January.

Sandro’s unhappiness has become a part of the media folklore at Turin. His disagreements with Max Allegri have been well documented and a move away looks imminent.

Recent history has shown that Juventus are weak in keeping hold of their star players.

The only doubt that remains is whether or not Alex Sandro will agree to play a secondary role to Marcos Alonso?

Sandro has been one of the best left backs in the world in the last few years. The Brazilian is a hard tackling, intelligent defender and guards his flank well.

His exploits going forward are quite menacing to the opposition, honestly. Sandro can often be seen in the opposition box, waiting for the perfect loose ball to pounce upon.

The Brazilian is a strong player too and hence that will help him tolerate the harsh, physical game of the Premier League. Moreover, the relation between him and Allegri is at an all-time low currently.

Antonio Conte can make use of his ever-good Italian connections to lure one of the finest talents from Europe to Stamford Bridge.