Zakaria tackles during a Juve game (©Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)
Zakaria tackles during a Juve game (©Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)

Denis The Menace knocks on a Stamford Bridge door with a mission to fill the void in Kante's absence

Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 02.09.22. | 12:44

The tall defensive midfielder comes on a loan from Juventus after a very shy six months with Bianconerri

He ain't attractive as Auba, nor has he signed a permanent deal with the Blues, but the arrival of Denis Zakaria to Chelsea in the dawn of the transfer window could potentially have a significant impact on the West Londoners.

After Ngolo Kante's injury - he'll be sidelined for at least four weeks - Thomas Tuchel found himself in a difficult position, risking a lot in a critical part of the season. Jorginho is still trying to find the old form, and in those circumstances, it was essential to look for a solid backup that could potentially even find his place in the starting XI.

Zakaria - of South Sudanese father and Congolese mother - comes to Stamford Bridge following a pretty rough six months at Juventus embellished with only 11 appearances and one scored goal.

However, he's still only 25 and has a lot to prove, and there's no better place for that than in the English Premier League.

The tall Swiss international can surely adapt to the high-intensity rhythm and improve Chelsea's bit chaotic displays, especially in the midfield in the past few weeks.

According to sources, we're talking about a year-long loan with a buyout clause. Albeit the whole Zakaria's move to Chelsea went quietly past the spotlight, this could be one of the best deadline-day arrangements we've seen in the recently ended transfer window.



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