Who will wear the no.10 jersey at Chelsea for the 2019/20 season? The shirt number is currently vacant following the departure of Eden Hazard to Real Madrid.
The no.10 jersey is currently vacant at the Stamford Bridge following Eden Hazard’s exit. The prolific left winger completed his dream move to Real Madrid this summer leaving the number without a taker. There has been no official announcement regarding who will take over the number this season. However, one player has claimed that he has been offered the jersey.
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Many fans and experts view Christian Pulisic as Eden Hazard’s replacement. He plays as a winger and an attacking midfielder for the U.S. Moreover, he don’s the number 10 when playing for his country. It is therefore natural to assume that Pulisic would be handed the honors of wearing Hazard’s old jersey. However, the 20-year old wore he No.24 shirt on his Chelsea debut against Kawasaki Frontale.
Christian Pulisic Makes #Chelsea Debut Wearing #24, Draws Praise from Frank Lampard https://t.co/wpVrTkFO7T #usa #usmnt #cfc #chelseafc
— Paul Maximilian Banks (@PaulMBanks) July 19, 2019
Who will wear the no.10 jersey at Chelsea for the 2019/20 season?
It has now emerged that the number is likely headed to Brazil International, Willian instead.
Speaking to Brazilian TV show Desimpedidos, Willian claimed: ‘I was offered the number 10 jersey ahead of next season and I will take it.’
Willian confirming the club has offered him the number 10: pic.twitter.com/VpxSIS48EO
— my club #10 is Willian (@GabrieIFoligno) July 22, 2019
“Now “she” is mine( the number 10)!” “The club told me it is mine”
— my club #10 is Willian (@GabrieIFoligno) July 22, 2019
Willian wore the number 10 at the recently concluded Copa America. He has also worn the number at both Shakhtar Donetsk and Anzhi Makhachkala before coming to Chelsea. It appears now, that he will inherit Eden Hazard’s number 10 jersey as well. This means that Christian Pulisic will probably be given the number 22 he previously wore at Borussia Dortmund. The number is currently in possession of Willian but should be vacated soon, once he takes over the number 10.
Willian has helped us to 2 titles and a Europa league, been loyal for 6 years and dismissed the prospect of joining some of Europe’s top clubs claiming Chelsea was his future, was one of the only players not to down tools in 2015/16. Fully deserves the no.10 shirt pic.twitter.com/8LkclQSqho
— Nicolas (@xNicky_JJ) July 22, 2019
Willian is currently in Brazil as he continues to rest and recover from the Copa America as well as rehab a minor hamstring injury.
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