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Axel Disasi: The Latest Chelsea Player Poised to Exit

Axel Disasi may well be the next player to spin out of Stamford Bridge if it had a revolving door. Chelsea hit with reported £39m Frenchman packing his bags and heading to Juventus as they fancy themselves as a slight step closer to Pep. However, why is the versatile defender a candidate for departure so soon after arriving as a one-season signing? Let’s dive into the drama.

Axel Disasi: From Star Signing to Side Character

It should have been a rock at the back when Axel Disasi arrived at Chelsea. He’s been more like the pebble: there and hardly noticed. Disasi has only made five Premier League appearances under manager Enzo Maresca and isn’t settling in under him.

The highlight of his season? Leading the Blues in the Europa Conference League. The low light? In a forgettable 2-0 loss to Ipswich, he was playing out of position at right back. But we won’t even go into the decision to bench him against Crystal Palace; Maresca’s tactics would put a soap opera to shame.

Juventus to the Rescue?

According to reports, Italian giants Juventus are eyeing Disasi as they would a kid in a candy store. He’s seen as a ‘very versatile’ option by them for their defense. The rumored deal? A loan that he has to buy if he plays the prearranged number of matches.

I’ll admit now: now I’d be practicing my ‘ciao’ and learning to make pasta. Furthermore, Juve provides a clean slate and a fresh opportunity to be considered more than a backup dancer in Maresca’s spasmodic selection of players.

Blame Game at Stamford Bridge

Disasi’s case hasn’t been helped by Chelsea’s defensive woes this season. The Blues’ backline has looked like Swiss cheese, full of holes, with injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile. But Maresca’s decision to use Disasi out of position has not gone over well with fans or legends like Buffon.

Chelsea icon John Obi-Mikel didn’t mince words on his podcast: “Why is Disasi playing right back when you’ve got three right backs on the bench?!?” Preach, Mikel. It might have been a thing if questionable decisions were an Olympic sport, and Maresca would have come back with gold.

The Exodus Continues

If Disasi goes, he will join a growing list of players destined to leave Stamford Bridge. Other players targeted by a move to greener pastures include Carney Chukwuemeka, Cesare Casadei and Ben Chilwell. Chelsea’s dressing room has taken a turn; surely it’s less of a team and more of a waiting room at an airport terminal.

Author’s Take: Is Chelsea Missing the Plot?

As a football fan, I find the Chelsea situation frustrating and oddly entertaining. The struggles of Disasi highlight bigger problems at the club: poor player management, strange tactics and an overlarge squad that’s more of a Christmas post-belly than a sound body. I would stop playing musical chairs with my lineup and build a consistent team. It would be quicker to just install a revolving door permanently at Stamford Bridge.

What’s Next for Axel Disasi?

Whether he heads to Juventus or another club, one thing is clear: Axel Disasi wants a new chapter. He could be the perfect opportunity for him to rediscover his form and win his critics over if he makes a move to Serie A.

Meanwhile, Chelsea will have to pull itself together quickly. The Blues have a long path to run with their Premier League hopes fading and morale among their squad in tatters. Maresca should hope he can figure it out quickly before Stamford Bridge supporters begin to call for his head.

Having spent a fairly short yet eventful Chelsea journey thus far, Axel Disasi’s journey has encompassed drama, controversy and way more time on the bench than is good for him. Whatever his fate, it’s certainly a telling tale for football: Is it about management or talent?

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