Jose Mourinho confirms Arsenal target training with Chelsea squad

Jose Mourinho confirms Marco Amelia is training at Chelsea

CHELSEA boss Jose Mourinho has confirmed free agent Marco Amelia is currently training with his squad.

 

The Blues have been in the market for a new goalkeeper following the injury to first-choice Thibaut Coutois, who is expected to return in December after knee surgery.

Summer signing Asmir Begovic has deputised in his absence for the past nine games, but Mourinho is looking for cover.

And the Stamford Bridge boss believes former Italy international Amelia, 33, would be a great addition to his side.

 

Marco Amelia is set to join Chelsea on a free transfer

Amelia - a target for Premier League rivals Arsenal in the summer - spent time at amateur side Rocca Priora and Serie B club Perugia last season. 

When asked if he’s looking to bring in a new stopper before January, he said: “Yes, we try.

“We have at the moment Marco Amelia with us, working with us for a couple of days. He’s an experienced goalkeeper, he knows what a big club is.

 

“He knows the responsibility of playing in the Champions League, his national team.

“The last couple of years he didn’t play so much and hasn’t trained with a team for a few months, but what you need is some cover and stability until Courtois is back.

“Maybe he’s the guy to give us that.”