2) Ever Banega
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When Inter Milan managed to sign Ever Banega this summer, almost everyone agreed the Nerazzurri had pulled off a coup, escpecially given that the former Sevilla star arrived on a free transfer. However, Roberto Mancini was sacked just a few days before the season, and Banega has struggled to be influential under Frank de Boer, which should make him available for Chelsea’s glamour in January.
If Banega does swap the black-and-blue of Inter for Chelsea’s blue in January, he could dovetail with either of Nemanja Matic or N’Golo Kante equally well, as he can create from deep with ease. The Argentine does have a bit of steel to him, despite his dimunitive size, and coupled with his excellence at positioning himself – Banega would thrive at the heart of Chelsea’s midfield.
In three appearances for Inter Milan, Banega has still managed to show his individual quality, despite Inter’s poor form. The Argentine midfielder has a pass accuracy of 89%, and an average pass length of 20m, with a majority of his passes going forward, having created 12 chances. Defensivle Banega has won 56% of his duels, a good number for a central midfielder.
