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Jorrel Hato or Pep Chavarria? Who Chelsea’s first-choice left wing-back should be

Jorrel Hato or Pep Chavarria? Who Chelsea’s first-choice left wing-back should be

No one wanted to see Marc Cucurella leave Chelsea in the summer, but Jorrel Hato and Pep Chavarria have not done a bad job replacing him. Hato and Chavarria are now Chelsea’s main two options for the left wing-back position following Cucurella’s move to Real Madrid.

Villarreal News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 21
How Chelsea’s embarrassing attempt to hijack £42m Arsenal deal led to Jorrel Hato masterstroke

How Chelsea’s embarrassing attempt to hijack £42m Arsenal deal led to Jorrel Hato masterstroke

Chelsea were keen to sign Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna before the Italian defender completed his move to Arsenal in the summer of 2024. The Blues wanted a centre-back/left-back hybrid who could provide competition for both Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella.

Soccer News / SPTC.news / October 21
The Daily Alex Scott! Former Blue says Estevao should be loaned, Jorrel Hato on defensive improvements, The importance of good leadership is now showing, Full news roundups, Much more...

The Daily Alex Scott! Former Blue says Estevao should be loaned, Jorrel Hato on defensive improvements, The importance of good leadership is now showing, Full news roundups, Much more...

Morning all, Hope your week is going well! Chelsea back in action on Saturday against Tottenham, and I am actually liking these weeks of no games after a win.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 20
Chelsea paid just £37m for future world-class superstar who keeps on improving

Chelsea paid just £37m for future world-class superstar who keeps on improving

Chelsea have a couple of world-class players in their squad right now. Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo make up that list, and if Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers can maintain the form they have been in this season, you will probably be able to add them to it at some point.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 18
Hato names one of Chelsea’s 'goals' which they achieved against Everton

Hato names one of Chelsea’s 'goals' which they achieved against Everton

Jorrel Hato looked great for Chelsea yesterday, getting an assist and helping with a first clean sheet since January. Chelsea are playing well right now, and part of what’s producing that is competition for places.

Chelsea FC News / Goal.com / October 17

English media have a very clear view of Jorrel Hato’s performance

Jorrel Hato has earned glowing reviews from the English media after helping Chelsea beat Everton 0-2 away to the Liverpool side on Saturday afternoon. The 20-year-old Netherlands international provided an assist, and the English press are unanimous in their praise.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 16
Jorrel Hato says there’s something Chelsea fans don’t know about Joao Pedro behind the scenes

Jorrel Hato says there’s something Chelsea fans don’t know about Joao Pedro behind the scenes

Right now, there aren’t many better players in the Premier League than Joao Pedro. The Chelsea striker won September’s Player of the Month award, but what is he like in training?

Chelsea FC News / The Pride of London / October 7
Jorrel Hato's lack of minutes for Netherlands justifies Pep Chavarria's Chelsea selection ahead of him

Jorrel Hato's lack of minutes for Netherlands justifies Pep Chavarria's Chelsea selection ahead of him

Jorrel Hato started Chelsea’s first four games of the season at left wing-back, with Xabi Alonso seemingly placing his trust in the young Dutch defender.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 6
Chelsea pair nominated for Golden Boy award for 2026

Chelsea pair nominated for Golden Boy award for 2026

Chelsea have two young players nominated for the Golden Boy award for 2026, a great honour for them and for the club. Two Chelsea youngsters have been nominated for the Golden Boy award for 2026.

Chelsea FC News / Goal.com / October 5

Hato has a chance to follow in the footsteps of Van der Vaart and De Ligt

Jorrel Hato has made the 25-man shortlist for the Golden Boy Award, Tuttosport announced on Monday. Two Dutchmen have previously won the prestigious prize: Rafael van der Vaart in 2003 and Matthijs de Ligt in 2018.

Chelsea FC News / Goal.com / September 12

English media deliver an extremely painful verdict on Jorrel Hato after Chelsea - Hull City

Jorrel Hato has come in for heavy criticism in the English media after Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Hull City. The Netherlands international, capped nine times by the Dutch national team, made a painful error for the Blues' first goal conceded and manager Xabi Alonso substituted him at half-time.  After 28 minutes, Hull equalised out of nowhere.

Soccer News / SPTC.news / September 9
Xabi Alonso’s system has delivered success, we need to have patience to let him deliver it

Xabi Alonso’s system has delivered success, we need to have patience to let him deliver it

So here we are again. Chelsea lose/don’t win, Chelsea twitter goes nuts, there’s a public inquiry, everyone is rubbish, manager out (and yes, I’ve seen Alonso out tweets already).

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 5
Chelsea star says they are keen not to concede goals against Arsenal

Chelsea star says they are keen not to concede goals against Arsenal

Chelsea star Jorrel Hato is confident that the Blues can get a result when they face Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend, although the defender would love to see his team stop conceding as many goals as they have done so far.

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British media are unanimous about a completely new role for Jorrel Hato under Xabi Alonso

Jorrel Hato is still adjusting to his new position but impressed the British media after Monday night's 2-3 win over Fulham. The Netherlands international started at left wing-back in Xabi Alonso's system.

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