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Chelsea have finally completed the signing of Malo Gusto, which means Reece James can remain out injured for as long as he wants.
Reece James: The 19-year-old completed the paperwork for the five-year contract after intense negotiations with a hesitant Lyon, who only caved when Chelsea offered €30 million. His medicals are set for Monday, and he will be revealed the same week as Chelsea’s newest addition.
“Malo Gusto could potentially replace Reece James in the starting lineup. He was a key player at Lyon and, given the right opportunity, he could replicate his incredible run of form at Chelsea. In a recent interview, he stated that he would be delighted to retain his starting spot.
The new French signing will undoubtedly put Reece James under pressure. Malo Gusto, 19, has great physicality and maturity, making him a very strong figure in the starting eleven. He is very direct in his game and could bring something new to the squad, potentially making him an indispensable member of the starting eleven.
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Reece James is racing against the clock to regain full fitness for the club. The club is struggling to stay together in the league, which explains why Todd Boehly has been making panic purchases in the winter window to solve the club’s crisis.
Reece James is likely to be left out of the starting lineup. Graham Potter will try to protect his fitness by benching him in high-intensity games and instead using Malo Gusto as a cover in the right back position. This means that the new signing has a good chance of breaking into the starting lineup.
