Chelsea have long been linked with a move for Alex Sandro, who has reportedly voiced his wish to play in the Premier League, which could serve as a huge boost for the Blues.
The Brazilian international has a contract with Juventus till 2020 but could depart the Allianz Stadium earlier than expected with so many clubs vying for his signature.
And in this article, we will discuss three reasons why Chelsea should sign Alex Sandro.
He is a technically astute defender, who is also experienced
Alex Sandro is regarded as one of the best fullbacks in Europe at the moment, thanks to his consistent performances in the Italian top flight for the past few years.
As a matter of fact, the Brazilian has notched up 130 appearances for the Italian giants since joining them in the summer of 2015. He also has the experience of playing in the Portuguese top flight, having made 137 appearances for FC Porto.
Therefore, his vast experience in the European top flight will ease his job of settling into the Premier League.
He’s an attack-minded fullback with exceptional dribbling ability
Alex Sandro’s proficiency in attack is what makes him such a sought-after fullback in world football as the Brazilian excels at providing support to his attacking teammates by making a host of attacking overlaps down the flank.
Most importantly, however, he is blessed with immense technical prowess, which allows him to play quick one-twos whilst rotating possession without giving away the ball – something that tunes in well with Maurizio Sarri’s style of play.
Sandro is also quite effective when it comes to crossing while his versatility enables him to operate further upfront if needed – making him more than just a first choice left-back. He averages nearly 2 key passes per game compared to Alonso’s tally of 1.3.
He is an upgrade over Marcos Alonso in every aspect
Marcos Alonso has found astounding success since moving to Chelsea a couple of years ago, not just under Antonio Conte but also under new coach Maurizio Sarri.
But, the Spaniard appears tentative, at times, while his lack of defensive capabilities makes him a liability against top quality oppositions. Alex Sandro, in that regard, could help Chelsea solve that problem as the 27-year-old is extremely athletic and does his defensive duties very well.
Indeed, the Brazilian averages 1.4 interceptions per game whilst maintaining a tackle accuracy of 86%, which is more than any other Chelsea defender this season – making him a much more complete fullback compared to Alonso.
Stat courtesy: Whoscored
