Despite the latest encouraging news on Ben Chilwell, Chelsea fans still want to see a replacement left-back recruited in January, amid concerns that the Englishman's season could be jeopardized by surgery. Chilwell, 25, tore his partial ACL in a Champions League triumph over Juventus 4-0 a month ago, and the setback has undoubtedly destroyed the Blues' season. Marcos Alonso, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Saul Niguez have filled in for the ex- Leicester man since he was ruled out for an extended period, but none of them have had the same impact as Chilwell. This is because Chelsea's form has been mixed since the Juventus victory, with Thomas Tuchel's team having a win percentage of only 29% in all competitions. Despite the manager's recent comments, this low percentage has encouraged Blues fans to urge action in this position in January.
Manchester United will begin the New Year with a newfound mental focus. Ole Gunnar Solskajer is out, and Ed Woodward's time at Old Trafford is about to a close, but that isn't the only upheaval in the northwest. Ralf Rangnick is the interim manager, and he now faces a crucial transfer window in which he must perform flawlessly if United is to regain Champions League status. There are various parts of the Red Devils' roster that might use some work, but it's the defense that needs the most attention. Raphael Varane was signed by Solskjaer in the summer, but he's had an injury-plagued stay in England since arriving from Real Madrid. Harry Maguire, on the other hand, remains enigmatic and divisive. He hasn't played like the most expensive player in the world, despite costing £80 million.
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