Pep Chavarría
CHE
LB
Possession Builder
Apr 10, 1998 (28)
Left
5'9"
159 lb
ChelseaLogs 30 minutes as substitute
Chavarria registered one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Arsenal.
Analysis: Chavarria came off the bench for the third consecutive Premier League match, registering one cross and one interception across his 30 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Arsenal as the left wingback replacement. The Spanish defender sits behind Jorrel Hato in the left wingback hierarchy and has been used exclusively as a substitute across Chelsea's opening three matches.
Signs with Chelsea through 2031
Chavarria signed a contract with Chelsea through 2031 after departing Rayo Vallecano, the club announced.
Analysis: Chavarria established himself as a regular at the top-flight level after joining Rayo Vallecano in 2022, making 44 appearances last season as the club reached the Conference League final before losing to Crystal Palace. His energy, defensive work rate and ability to contribute in both phases make him a strong fit for coach Xabi Alonso's system, with the coach viewing him as the leading option to replace Marc Cucurella. Chavarria is expected to compete with Jorrel Hato and Pedro Neto for the starting left back role or left wing-back, depending on which formation Alonso deploys.
Back in training with group
Chavarria has returned to training normally with the group, according to Union Rayo.
Analysis: Chavarria had missed Rayo Vallecano's last friendly against Feyenoord, which raised some questions about his fitness during a transfer window in which he remains one of the squad's most heavily linked players. His full participation in Tuesday's session eases those concerns ahead of the club's next friendly against Charleroi on Aug. 1. Coach Benat San Jose used the session to assess the squad's overall condition heading into that match. Chavarria is expected to continue building toward full match fitness as preseason continues.
Inefficient in service
Pep Chavarria registered six crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Girona.
Analysis: Chavarria had two accurate crosses in six attempts but was a non-factor elsewhere as Rayo Vallecano tried to push for a goal. He should have more luck against Valencia in what is a favorable matchup, though he needs to be more efficient. Valencia have allowed 50 goals in La Liga play this season.
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