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Bayern Munich: Five left-back options to replace David Alaba

By Kiran Thakare

SINSHEIM, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 29: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) David Alaba of FC Bayern Muenchen controls the Ball during the Bundesliga match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and FC Bayern Muenchen at PreZero-Arena on February 29, 2020 in Sinsheim, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
SINSHEIM, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 29: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) David Alaba of FC Bayern Muenchen controls the Ball during the Bundesliga match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and FC Bayern Muenchen at PreZero-Arena on February 29, 2020 in Sinsheim, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: Emerson Palmieri of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: Emerson Palmieri of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /

Emerson Palmieri

Chelsea is reportedly looking to add a left-back to the squad in the summer window. Marcos Alonso has found a way back in the starting XI before the suspension of the Premier League, so Emerson Palmieri is likely to make way for the new left-back arrival.

Die Roten can look at Palmieri as a possible back up option in the left-back position. The Brazilian is an attacking full-back that has can find forwards in the final third with accurate passes and crosses. Emerson can also unleash a powerful shot from the outside of the box and test the goalkeeper.

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The Brazilian started the season strongly, but inconsistency in performances led to his axing from the starting XI. Having said that, a change of scenery can surely help Emerson to emulate promising performances that he delivered for Roma before getting a move to the Premier League.

The previous two left-backs would have acted as first-choice options. However, Emerson could be brought in as a squad option that can help in managing the workload of Davies. Since Chelsea is reportedly ready to sign a new left-back, Die Roten can manage to negotiate a decent transfer fee for the services of the Italian full-back.