Transfer chief Marina Granovskaia has already found prospective Chelsea owners the perfect replacement for Andreas Christensen, who struggled in the Blues' clash against Real Madrid. The 25-year-old, who sees his contract at Stamford Bridge expire at the end of the season, was pulled from proceedings at half-time following a poor performance.
The Denmark international quickly emerged as the weak point in Thomas Tuchel's defence, having struggled to manage Vinicius Junior. Carlo Ancelotti's side enjoyed a great deal of pleasure operating in the channels marshalled by Christensen. Each of their opening two goals stemmed from the Dane's miscalculations.
Christensen's disappointing display evokes an unpleasant memory of Chelsea's long-winded pursuit to sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde in the summer. The Blues were linked with the 23-year-old ahead of the season and were understood to have agreed to a deal worth around £43 million, according to The Athletic.
