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Chelsea next transfer is clear after player “ragdolled” by striker claims former scout

Chelsea need to buy yet another central defender, a former Premier League scout has claimed today when looking at our defeat at the weekend. If…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:00 PM
Chelsea next transfer is clear after player “ragdolled” by striker claims former scout
Key Things to Know
  • Former scout Mick Brown claims Chelsea must prioritize signing a new center-back following defensive struggles against Sunderland.
  • Brown stated that Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey physically dominated Chelsea defender Levi Colwill during Sunday's game.
  • Chelsea previously signed center-back Maxence Lacroix during the summer, but he missed the Sunderland match through injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Manchester United scout Mick Brown stated that Chelsea must prioritize signing a new center-back after struggling physically in a defeat to Sunderland. Brown argued that striker Brian Brobbey exposed major weaknesses in Chelsea's defense, claiming the forward dominated defender Levi Colwill during the match.

Talk Chelsea noted that the club signed physical center-back Maxence Lacroix over the summer, though he missed the Sunderland match due to injury. The article also mentions Chelsea's reported interest in Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi amid scrutiny ten games into manager Xabi Alonso's tenure.

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