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Despite only just making his way to Stamford Bridge, it seems as if Pep Chavarria will be in a more senior role at Chelsea.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pep Chavarria\u2019s \u00a318 million move to Chelsea<\/a> gives Xabi Alonso an instant, reliable solution at left-back, especially with Marc Cucurella no longer at Stamford Bridge. <\/p>\n

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Chavarria slides straight into the main rotation alongside Jorrel Hato and Landon Emenalo, giving the Blues some rather youthful options. <\/p>\n

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Interestingly, Emenalo recently visited Celtic\u2019s training ground ahead of a potential loan move to Scotland, which could see Valentin Barco come in as cover in that area. <\/p>\n

However, for now, it seems as if Chavarria may be the preferred man at left-back.<\/p>\n

Pep Chavarria enters a mentor role at Chelsea<\/h2>\n

Xabi Alonso has always been clear on the kind of players he wants in his squad, and it was him who personally requested the signing of Chavarria. <\/p>\n

So it comes as no surprise to see the role that the Spaniard has given him at Chelsea. <\/p>\n

According to The Athletic<\/a>, Chelsea not only see Chavarria as someone that can feature in the team, but an individual that can help mentor Jorrel Hato, as well as Landon Emenalo.<\/p>\n

At 28 years of age, Chavarria has plenty of years on the likes of Emenalo and Hato, plus last season he played 44 matches in all competitions as a mainstay in Rayo\u2019s run to the UEFA Conference League final.<\/p>\n

Pep Chavarria\u2019s knowledge and wisdom is already on full show<\/h2>\n

The new man has demonstrated his maturity and thorough homework by citing Chelsea legends like Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso as key blueprints for his game. <\/p>\n

\u201cMarc Cucurella, Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso are all references for me as a full-back.<\/p>\n

\u201cChelsea are winners, and they have winners. They are world champions with players like\u00a0Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers,\u00a0Joao Pedro, Estevao, and I think they are some of the best players in the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd Chelsea have a lot of history too with players like Didier Drogba, Eden Hazard \u2013 some of the best players in the world have played here. They have won the Champions League and the Club World Cup \u2013 it\u2019s really exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n

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