Chelsea FC Triggers Loan Clause for Aarón Anselmino

omidbasir- David Ornstein reports that Chelsea FC has decided to exercise the special clause in the loan agreement of center-back Aarón Anselmino with Borussia Dortmund.

This unexpected development is likely to catch the Bundesliga club off-guard, as for much of the past month, such a move was deemed improbable.

Fortunately for die Schwarzgelben, this news arrives at a relatively opportune moment. In their recent 3-0 away victory against Union Berlin, two BVB center-backs showcased their abilities. Nico Schlotterbeck, after a lengthy recovery from injury, was finally allowed to participate in set-pieces by head coach Niko Kovac, scoring from a corner and is now optimistic about his future with Dortmund.

Skipper Emré Can also appears to have regained fitness following his ongoing battle with injuries this season. He has successfully converted penalties in two consecutive matches, demonstrating his commitment and engagement in Dortmund’s Bundesliga campaign.

Despite the injuries afflicting Niklas Süle, who is dealing with back problems, Dortmund can still rely on Schlotterbeck, Can, and Waldemar Anton to bolster the back three under Kovac’s direction. Additionally, Ramy Bensebaini, typically a left-back, has shown considerable effectiveness playing as a central defender in Kovac’s system.

Dortmund’s management is reportedly cautious about making significant investments in the transfer market this month.