Branislav Ivanovic was axed from the Chelsea team that played
against Maccabi Tel Aviv yesterday but the worst might be yet to come for the
Serbian defender.
According
to reports, Jose Mourinho has instructed his scouts to begin searching for
strong right full backs who can slot in immediately in the Chelsea first team.
In essence, Mourinho is looking to replace Branislav Ivanovic.
Chelsea had
offered Ivanovic a one year extension on his contract at the end of last season
which would see his new contract run out at the end of this season but the
Serbian started this season very badly and failed to improve over the last five
games forcing Mourinho to move Cesar Azpillicueta to the position Ivanovic
normally occupies. Ivanovic has been one of the most consistent performers for
Chelsea in the last five seasons but his recent form is a genuine cause for
concern and Mourinho is obviously concerned.
Chelsea
would play Arsenal on Saturday in the Premier league and Ivanovic’s involvement
in the match is still up for debate. Mourinho might just be resting Ivanovic as
the player looks jaded. We will however know in a few weeks if it is just a
remedy to fatigue or if Ivanovic’s Chelsea number is up.
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