Malo Gusto
CHE
Right Back
Center Midfielder
Balanced Full Back
May 19, 2003 (23)
Right
5'10"
148 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Cleared to face Tottenham
Gusto is fully fit and available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Tottenham after recovering from the illness that kept him out of Chelsea's previous match against Everton, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "Malo is fine."
Analysis: Gusto is back in contention for Saturday's encounter against Tottenham after missing Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Everton due to illness. The French defender fell sick the day before that match and was subsequently left out of the traveling squad, but coach Alonso has now confirmed that he has recovered and is available for selection. Gusto has featured in five of Chelsea's first seven Premier League matches this season, making three starts and two substitute appearances while accumulating 276 minutes. He has recorded 12 crosses, one chance created, four tackles and seven clearances without registering a goal or assist. His versatility has allowed him to operate at right-back, right midfield and central midfield in Alonso's 3-4-2-1 system, providing valuable flexibility across multiple positions. With his illness behind him, Gusto should be in contention for a return to the starting lineup against Tottenham, although his exact role will depend on Alonso's tactical approach.
Misses Everton clash with illness
Gusto (illness) was left out of Chelsea's squad for Saturday's 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton after falling sick the previous day, according to coach Xabi Alonso, per Roundtable. "Malo was ill yesterday, and he wasn't feeling well to travel to Liverpool."
Analysis: Gusto missed Saturday's trip to Everton after developing an illness Friday, although the issue is not expected to keep him sidelined for an extended period. The French defender has featured in five of Chelsea's first seven Premier League matches this season, making three starts and two substitute appearances while also remaining unused against Brentford. He has accumulated 276 minutes across those five outings, recording 12 crosses, one chance created, four tackles and seven clearances without registering a goal or assist. Gusto has demonstrated his versatility by featuring at right-back, right midfield and central midfield in coach Alonso's 3-4-2-1 system, providing valuable depth across multiple positions. With Chelsea not scheduled to play again until Saturday's clash against Tottenham, the defender will have additional time to recover and should be in contention to return to the squad if his symptoms subside.
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