Chelsea have been advised to sign a ‘phenomenal’ Real Madrid player to fix one of Liam Rosenior’s biggest problems at Stamford Bridge.

Following a promising start to his tenure in west London, things are starting to go awry for Rosenior, who replaced Enzo Maresca at Chelsea in January.

The Blues were not only beaten but embarrassed by PSG in the Champions League, losing 8-2 across the two legs, while they lost back-to-back Premier League games before the international break to slip to sixth in the table.

Most pundits agree that the two biggest issues in the Chelsea squad are are centre-back and in goal.

Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen have both made high-profile mistakes this season, while Rosenior’s options at centre-back are generally promising but inexperienced.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has repeatedly said Chelsea need to sign an ‘experienced centre-back’ to guide the younger players in the dressing room.

Brazilian great Thiago Silva performed that role for four seasons but left Stamford Bridge in 2024 to return boyhood club Fluminense.

Antonio Rudiger could have succeeded Silva but he left Chelsea after five years in 2022, joining Real Madrid on a free transfer.

Ex-Premier League midfielder Charlie Adam believes...