Chelsea target Piero Hincapie and Antonio Silva after Colwill’s ACL injury

Chelsea’s preparations for the new English Premier League season suffered a major blow after defender Levi Colwell suffered an ACL, which led to his satisfaction for several months.

The Anglican Director leaves Enzo Maresca without one of his most reliable players and raised urgent search for defensive reinforcements in Stamford Bridge.

Among the names are under the consideration of Bayer Leverkusen, the international Ecuadorian, Pierou Henkabi, sources close to the agents industry have been informed Catchoffside.

Chelsea is set

The 23 -year -old was a major character by the Bundesliga, which made 45 games for them last season, where he received a reputation in his composure to the ball and the strong local play.

While Chelsea is closely monitoring his position, the sources indicate that no official contact has yet been made with Leverkusen or the player’s representatives. Attention from Spanish clubs can hold any possible approach.

Internally, the Chelsea employment team also shows strong admiration for Antonio Silva of Benfica.

The 21 -year -old Portuguese is one of the most promising defensive talents in Europe, with technical ability and maturity on the explosion directly to the Premier League team.

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Benfica Antonio Silva is another name on their radar

Early inquiries were made to evaluate the availability of the player and the financial framework for a possible deal. Reports indicate that Benfica can be seduced by a 40 million euros offered offer in the region, although no official offer is made.

As the hour has passed since the start of the new campaign, Chelsea faces a decisive decision in the coming days.

The goal of the club is to secure a defender who can contribute immediately in the first team, while it was a long -term origin in line with the club’s strategy of investing in young players with a possibility.

Whether they are following Hincapie, which was tested in the Bundesliga or the Silva Rising Star, the next step for Chelsea in the transportation market will be decisive in determining how they deal with the absence of Colwill.

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