Strasbourg trials Chelsea goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina

Published Jul 23, 08:12 AM UTC

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According to L'Équipe, Ligue 1 club Strasbourg is trialing Chelsea's American international goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina, 22, as a potential future starting goalkeeper. The trial will last several weeks, focusing on his ability to play with his feet, a key requirement for new head coach Hugo Oliveira, a former goalkeeping specialist. Oliveira stated that the goalkeeper is crucial to his philosophy as 'the team's first attacker.' If Slonina fails to impress, Strasbourg may pursue Chelsea's Danish goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen as an alternative.

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By: Sasha Nahon

Strasbourg may have found their future starting goalkeeper. According to information from L'Équipe, Gabriel Slonina, the American international goalkeeper belonging to Chelsea, is currently on trial in Alsace to assess his ability to establish himself as number one.

The 22-year-old will be observed for several weeks, particularly on the quality of his play with his feet — an essential criterion for new coach Hugo Oliveira. In case of failure, another option leading to Chelsea's Danish goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen remains under consideration.

This reflection is part of the new philosophy established by Hugo Oliveira, a former goalkeeping specialist turned head coach. For the Portuguese coach, the goalkeeper is a key piece in building play.

"The goalkeeper will be crucial in our philosophy. He is fully part of building the game, he is a true outfield player and the team's first attacker." — Hugo Oliveira, in a press conference

Slonina will therefore have to convince a particularly demanding staff on the specifics of the position to hope to establish himself at Racing.

Published: 23/07/2026 10:08 Updated: 23/07/2026 10:09

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Original headline: Strasbourg met un gardien de Chelsea à l’essai

Original language: FR

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