Gabriel Slonina
CHE
GK
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May 15, 2004 (22)
Right
6'4"
194 lb
ChelseaJoins Chelsea's preseason tour
Slonina posted on Instagram that he is in Hong Kong with the Chelsea squad for preseason and will likely not join Strasbourg, as his trial there did not work out.
Analysis: Slonina's trial at Strasbourg came after being tested by new coach Hugo Oliveira over several weeks, but the failed trial now leaves him back with Chelsea's traveling squad on preseason tour. He is likely at best to serve as the club's third choice goalkeeper this season, and a fresh loan move to another club remains a realistic path forward as he looks to find regular playing time.
Being tested by Strasbourg
Slonina played in Monday's 7-0 friendly defeat to Sporting and is being tested by Strasbourg for a potential move, according to Direct Racing.
Analysis: Slonina is already in Alsace and will be evaluated over the coming weeks to see if he meets the standards of new Strasbourg coach Hugo Oliveira, particularly regarding his distribution with his feet. The Chelsea goalkeeper made 14 appearances during a loan spell at Barnsley last season, recording two clean sheets, before being sidelined since late October with a finger injury, and a successful trial period could lead to either a loan or permanent move to Strasbourg this summer.
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