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Verratti
The Italy international is being monitored by the club, and January could be the perfect time to lure him over. Having a workaholic like the midfielder will definitely benefit Chelsea in many ways.
Not only is he more mobile than Matic, he brings more steel to the midfield with his strength and precise passing abilities. While he could be poor in terms of losing his mind, Conte sure would see to that as evident in Costa’s case.
Verratti has 2 goals and 1 assist in the French Ligue 1 this season, and would sure make a great midfield partnership with Kante in the middle of the park.
Stefan de Vrij
While there is no need for a change in the 3-man defence system, it can’t be denied that the team could do with a more assuring defender as they hope to come out tops this campaign.
Netherlands international and Lazio centre-back de Vrij, sure fits the bill and ticks all the boxes. Chelsea are closely monitoring his contract situation at the Serie A side and could push for a move by January.
Vrij sure can provide great steel at the back for Conte, and will definitely give the inconsistent Cahill a run for the money. The campaign will get tougher in its last 3/4 months, and the club will need some quality options off the bench. The 24-year-old is one.