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He can play EVERYWHERE! Versatile Juan Cuadrado set for Chelsea debut against Aston Villa
JOSE MOURINHO has hailed new signing Juan Cuadrado’s versatility following his arrival from Fiorentina on deadline day.
Juan Cuadrado can play in a number of positions
Cuadrado has been brought in as a replacement for Andre Schurrle and is best-known for his performances on the right wing or right-back.
But Mourinho believes there are only two positions that the Colombian is incapable of playing for the Blues.
Asked if there was anywhere Cuadrado couldn’t play, Mourinho said: “At keeper, impossible because we don’t need him.
Cuadrado completes Chelsea move
He can play everywhere.
“And central defender we don’t need and he’s too small.
“Otherwise he can play everywhere.”
And Mourinho hinted that Cuadrado could well be in line to make his Premier League debut against Aston Villa on Saturday.
Asked if he was ready to feature, Mourinho added: “I think he can unless the Premier League or FA say that he can’t.”
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