Brighton Winger Leonardo Trossard Addresses Chelsea Rumours As He Admits He Would 'Go' If An Alternative Arises

Brighton are taking some large strides beneath their new coach Roberto De Zerbi, and Leonardo Trossard is the one who has evidently benefitted probably the most from the Italian’s appointment. De Zerbi took over the Seagulls after Graham Potter left for Chelsea in September. Since he assumed the job, De Zerbi has been hailed for his tactical swap on the membership which has witnessed Brighton inflict defeats on Chelsea and Arsenal, and draw away at Liverpool.

Leonardo Trossard has led the cost for De Zerbi, being the highest scorer for his workforce beneath the brand new coach with 5 targets in 7 video games. Furthermore, the Belgian is having a season for himself, having amassed 10 purpose involvements [7 goals and 3 assists] in 13 Premier League outings up to now. That has additionally earned him a well-deserved World Cup name up with Belgium, with rumours now suggesting that subsequent on the playing cards for the 27-year-old might be a transfer to Chelsea. Trossard has instantly addressed the talks, along with his response in all probability sending Chelsea followers right into a frenzy.

Leonardo Trossard able to comply with Potter to Chelsea

Leonardo Trossard has actually positioned himself on the radars of some high English golf equipment, after bursting into the type of his life. Londoners Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly able to swoop within the winger, who might be accessible free of charge subsequent summer time when his present Brighton deal expires. Though the Seagulls have an possibility to increase Trossard’s contract by one other 12 months, they are going to somewhat look to reward him a model new long run contract.

Nonetheless, the World Cup certain participant’s intentions are to make it large on the very fist alternative, as he explains in response to Chelsea links. Leonardo Trossard could also be flourishing beneath De Zerbi, however it was Potter who uplifted his recreation to the extent it's at right now. The 27-year-old scored 20 targets and offered 14 assists beneath Potter in 117 video games, his second greatest file beneath a supervisor. Talking to Het Laatste Nieuws, Trossard on Chelsea rumours mentioned:

“Chelsea have in any case not but reported. Not with Brighton and never with me. I've to attend and see. I need to end sturdy at Brighton and go away for Qatar with that good feeling.”

Again in September although, the winger had mentioned of Potter’s departure to the Blues and a possible reunion with him:

“Our coach [Graham Potter] has now left for Chelsea, however speculations about me following him are pointless. If the chance arises, I need to go. However I do need to not play and sit on the sofa. It’s very troublesome to reply that [a move away from Brighton]. That should wait till [after the World Cup]. I’m not on it in any respect proper now. Brighton and the World Cup are the following targets. Afterwards, we’ll see the place it ends.

“It [Potter leaving for Chelsea] all occurred fairly rapidly. Someday we heard Tuchel was fired and that Graham was up there to take his place. For us it was a little bit of a shock, however we knew that perhaps at some point he might go as a result of he is an excellent supervisor. At the start it was a bit unusual, however now with the brand new coach we have to transfer on as a membership and as gamers. 

“That was very unusual, as a result of I’ve at all times performed beneath Potter at Brighton and have gotten higher 12 months after 12 months. You undergo the complete preparation and instantly a brand new coach is there in September. Then you definitely don’t know what to anticipate, however the reactions about De Zerbi have been solely optimistic. He actually desires to play soccer and the best way he desires to play fits me completely.”

Trossard’s feedback would have undoubtedly instilled a way of confidence within the Blues, who're eyeing a deal for him. After a dream begin, the place he went undefeated in his first 5 league video games with Chelsea, Potter has now confronted again to again losses towards his former aspect Brighton and arch rivals Arsenal. Chelsea are slated handy of their supervisor a big funds to spend within the upcoming winter market, with Trossard main his wish-list.