Malo Gusto
FRA
ChelseaRB (LB)
Balanced Full Back
May 19, 2003 (23)
Right
5'10"
148 lb
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Alternative option at right-back
Gusto has been named in France's World Cup squad as a decent alternative option on the right flank of the back line.
Analysis: Gusto wrapped up the campaign as a steady, high-energy presence for Chelsea across the season, and even though the second half proved much more challenging, he still delivered defensively and offered a reliable attacking outlet down the right whenever called upon. The right-back is up against serious competition for a starting spot, with Jules Kounde firmly locked in as the first choice and Warren Zaire-Emery also an option in that role, leaving Gusto lower in the depth chart for that position. Still, his call-up is a strong reward for a solid individual season in which he posted three goals, five assists, 36 chances created, 89 crosses, and 73 tackles across 45 appearances (35 starts) in all competitions for the Blues, giving manager Didier Deschamps valuable depth on the right flank in case any of the players ahead of him run into fitness issues during the tournament.
Records own goal in loss
Gusto recorded an own goal, two tackles (zero won), three clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Sunderland.
Analysis: Gusto returned from a minor knock and played nearly the full match in the EPL finale, but his performance was marred by an own goal when he redirected Brian Brobbey's off-target strike into the net in the 50th minute. Despite that setback, the French full-back enjoyed a productive campaign, finishing with three goals and five assists, which represented a meaningful improvement over his output from the previous season. However, he fell short of the nine assists he recorded across all competitions in 2023/24. He'll join his country's squad for the World Cup, although he'll likely enter the tournament as a bench option.
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