{"id":1246,"date":"2026-08-15T06:54:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T06:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1246"},"modified":"2026-08-15T06:54:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T06:54:03","slug":"chelsea-may-have-just-found-the-perfect-loan-move-for-landon-emenalo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1246","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea may have just found the perfect loan move for Landon Emenalo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-381009\">\n<div class=\"article-follow\">\n<div class=\"article-sharing google-follow\"> <a class=\"fw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=thechelseachronicle.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grv-media\/img\/google-discover.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> <span>Add as preferred source on Google<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Chelsea need to get Landon Emenalo\u2019s first loan move right and not waste a year of his development.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He was part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/xabi-alonso\/\">Xabi Alonso\u2019s<\/a> squad for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/club\/\">Chelsea\u2019s<\/a> pre-season tour and impressed in the 6-4 win against Western Sydney Wanderers. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVMultiVideo\"\/>\n<p>Yes, there was some rawness at times, but that is to be expected of an 18-year-old still developing.<\/p>\n<p>In general, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/landon-emenalo\/\">Emenalo<\/a> looks like a really talented youngster, who is now set to take the next step in his career.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"5a9c74ee-9dfb-4c17-80a3-f12c2bcadb5e\" data-story-name=\"Talk Chelsea\" data-comment-id=\"ae83210b-0e10-40cb-9b48-9aafe759a98c\" data-story-slug=\"talk-chelsea\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-content\">\n<h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">Who\u2019s your DREAM Enzo Fernandez replacement if the Argentine leaves Chelsea? \ud83e\udd29<\/h3>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">We want to know who and WHY?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Enzo-Fernandez-Enzo-Maresca-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Enzo Fernandez and Enzo Maresca hugging graphic\" class=\"wp-image-380869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Enzo-Fernandez-Enzo-Maresca-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Enzo-Fernandez-Enzo-Maresca-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Enzo-Fernandez-Enzo-Maresca-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Enzo-Fernandez-Enzo-Maresca-1-912x1140.png 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Enzo-Fernandez-Enzo-Maresca-1-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Enzo-Fernandez-Enzo-Maresca-1.png 1080w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea and Enzo Maresca, Head Coach of Chelsea celebrate after the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Chelsea FC at City Ground on May 25, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Neal Simpson\/Sportsphoto\/Allstar via Getty Images)&#10;\">Photo by Neal Simpson\/Sportsphoto\/Allstar via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-celtic-loan-could-be-perfect-for-landon-emenalo\">Celtic loan could be perfect for Landon Emenalo<\/h2>\n<p>It has been reported that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/transfer-news\/xabi-alonso-starlet-set-to-become-the-sixth-player-to-join-celtic-from-chelsea-its-a-brilliant-move\/\">Emenalo could join Celtic<\/a> on loan this summer, which makes plenty of sense.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps some Chelsea fans would like to see the defender at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/premier-league\/\">Premier League<\/a> club or Championship outfit, but Celtic Park could be the perfect environment for him.<\/p>\n<p>With Celtic expected to win every game and challenge for all the titles in Scotland, Emenalo will learn how to play under pressure, something the England Under-19 international will have to face at Chelsea if he ever breaks into their first team.<\/p>\n<p>Another benefit of joining Celtic is getting to train alongside Kieran Tierney each day. Tierney would be the perfect mentor for Emenalo.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-getty-images-media\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2259028906-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Kieran Tierney for Celtic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2259028906-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2259028906-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2259028906-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2259028906-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2259028906-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2259028906-750x500.jpg 750w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 29: Kieran Tierney for Celtic during the UEFA Europa League 2025\/26 League Phase MD8 match between Celtic FC and FC Utrecht at Celtic Park on January 29, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Euan Cherry - UEFA\/Getty Images)\">Photo by Euan Cherry \u2013 UEFA\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>They are both left-backs, so Tierney will be able to teach the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/club\/academy\/\">Chelsea academy<\/a> product a thing or two about the position. Tierney is also a very experienced defender who has played for Arsenal, earned more than 50 caps for Scotland and won trophies.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, he is an individual who is in a position to help put Emenalo on the right path.<\/p>\n<p>As for Chelsea in the upcoming season, Pep Chavarria and Jorrel Hato will be their main two left-back options. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/news\/pep-chavarria-reveals-on-pitch-instructions-xabi-alonso-has-already-given-him\/\">Chelsea confirmed Chavarria\u2019s arrival<\/a> on Wednesday, with the Spaniard and Hato now set to battle it out for a place in Alonso\u2019s starting XI.<\/p>\n<p>In a back three, Marco Palestra could also be an option for the left wing-back position.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more-wrapper lazy see-more-open see-more-blank extra-content\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/columnist\/chelsea-may-have-just-found-the-perfect-loan-move-for-landon-emenalo\/none\" data-type=\"subscribe\">\n<div class=\"see-more subscribe\">\n<figure class=\"newsletter\">\n<div><svg class=\"loading\" width=\"118\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 118 36\"><use href=\"#dots-svg\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"signup\"><span class=\"hf\">Join Our Newsletter<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Receive a digest of our best Chelsea content each week direct to your mailbox<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><script>grvLoadAnalytics = () => {(function(d,s,i){var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s);j.async=true;j.src=\"https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=\"+i;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(document,'script','G-E7VRWQHDP6');(function(d,s,i){if(!\/callback=in\/.test(window.location.search)){var e=d.createElement(s);var n=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];e.type=\"text\/javascript\";e.async=true;e.src=\"https:\/\/static.chartbeat.com\/js\/chartbeat.js\";n.parentNode.insertBefore(e,n);}})(document,\"script\",\"G-E7VRWQHDP6\");(function(){let s=document.createElement(\"script\");s.async=true;s.dataset.domain=\"thechelseachronicle.com\/MFj4XQ\";s.src=\"https:\/\/api.publytics.net\/js\/script.manual.ping.min.js\";document.getElementsByTagName(\"head\")[0].appendChild(s);})();if(!\/callback=in\/.test(window.location.search)){setTimeout(function(){!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');fbq('init','663509325503632');fbq('track','PageView');fbq('track','ViewContent',{content_name:'Chelsea may have just found the perfect loan move for Landon Emenalo',content_category:'Opinion',content_ids:[381009,\"landon-emenalo\"],content_type:'post',});},3000);}}<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/columnist\/chelsea-may-have-just-found-the-perfect-loan-move-for-landon-emenalo\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Add as preferred source on Google Chelsea need to get Landon Emenalo\u2019s first loan move&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1247,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1246","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chelsea"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1246","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1246"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1246\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1246"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1246"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1246"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}