Mehdi Bentia’s name has been one of speculation all summer. The Moroccan has been linked to Europe’s elite with one of those being Chelsea. The question is do Chelsea need him though? Chelsea currently has three out and out centre backs in Kurt Zouma, John Terry and Gary Cahill. Branislav Ivanovic can fill in as well so that makes four. It does not appear like that’s a defence screaming out for a £30million centre back anytime soon. Specifically since last season Chelsea had the best defence in the Premier League and one of the best defences in Europe.
Gary Cahill and John Terry built up a solid defensive partnership which doesn’t need to be tampered with. It really doesn’t make sense no matter how you think about it. Chelsea has no reason to be looking at centre backs. Kurt Zouma the January signing is 19 and is shaping up to be the long term replacement to John Terry by the looks of thing. Gary Cahill is in his prime. We have Omeru on loan as well who should come well from all indication.
Andreas Christisen is a highly rated defender in Chelsea’s academy who Jose Mourinho sees as one for the future. They also have Thomas Kalas on loan at Vitesse another one for the future. On top of that Ivanovic is still going strong. A center back is the last thing Chelsea need, especially a 27 year old centre back.
All in all, I think the rumours linking Benatia to Chelsea are exactly what they are rumours and baseless ones as that. We have got no need for another Centre back and I will be surprised if Chelsea makes any move for him.
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