Gabriel Slonina’s hand harm has led to his return to Stamford Bridge.
Slonina has returned to mum or dad membership Chelsea from EFL League One aspect Barnsley, the golf equipment introduced Wednesday. The American goalkeeper initially joined Barnsley final August and proceeded to make 14 appearances throughout all competitions.
Nevertheless, a finger/hand harm suffered in November has sidelined Slonina since then.
“It’s disappointing to should say farewell to Gaga,” Barnsley FC Sporting Director Mladen Sormaz mentioned. “We hoped to see him play quite a lot of video games for Barnsley this season. Nevertheless, the harm got here at a foul time and sadly, that’s the nature of the trade. His professionalism and work ethic have been excellent, and we want him properly for the long run.”
The 20-year-old earned EFL Cup Player of the Round honors after an impactful Barnsley debut. Slonina made two penalty saves in a 4-2 shootout outcome over Wigan Athletic, whereas fellow American Donovan Pines scored the one purpose for Barnsley in a 1-1 regulation scoreline.
Slonina spent all of final season at Belgian aspect Eupen in his first European expertise since shifting to England from MLS’ membership Chicago Fireplace.
A promising U.S. males’s nationwide staff prospect, Slonina will now have to attend and see what the fast future holds for him. Ought to he make a full restoration from his harm this winter, Slonina could possibly be loaned out once more by Chelsea for the ultimate 5 months of the European season.
Chelsea has 4 goalkeepers in its first staff ranks and stays very a lot alive within the English Premier League title race.
