theglobalsun – Plymouth Argyle have signed centre-back Alex Mitchell from Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan to address their defensive struggles. The 23-year-old arrives after a successful season with Charlton, where he made 31 appearances during their League One promotion campaign. Mitchell originally joined Charlton from Millwall last year and quickly became a regular starter.
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Plymouth have conceded 10 goals in their opening four games across all competitions and have lost all three of their League One fixtures. The club believes Mitchell’s arrival will immediately help tighten their backline, particularly at set-pieces.
Alex Mitchell is eligible to play in Plymouth’s next League One match against Leyton Orient and will likely start. Manager Tom Cleverley confirmed that Brendan Wiredu is suspended and Julio Pleguezuelo remains injured, which opens a spot for Mitchell to make his debut. Cleverley expressed strong confidence in Mitchell’s ability to add leadership and structure to the defence. “He’s going to help in that department,” said Cleverley. “We’ve conceded four goals from set-pieces—he’ll improve that overnight.”
Mitchell’s recent experience in a winning team was another reason Plymouth pursued him. Cleverley stressed the importance of bringing in players with a winning mentality. “He played a big part in Charlton’s promotion and comes from a successful environment,” he added.
Plymouth May Add Another Defender Before Window Closes
Despite Mitchell’s arrival, Plymouth manager Tom Cleverley hinted that the club could still strengthen their central defence before the transfer window closes. He wants to ensure tactical flexibility and squad depth across the backline.
“Potentially, there might be another one,” Cleverley noted. “That gives us the scope to play Brendan Galloway at left-back when needed and also Kornel Szucs at right-back depending on the game.”
Cleverley emphasized that while Mitchell addresses immediate needs, the club is still working to build a balanced defensive unit. The team’s poor start to the season has made defensive reinforcements a top priority. In addition to defensive concerns, Cleverley is also targeting a first-choice striker. With three League One defeats and ongoing injury issues, Plymouth continue to explore options in the market.
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Mitchell’s arrival marks a step in the right direction for a team under pressure to improve results quickly. His physical presence, experience, and winning background could prove vital in helping Plymouth stabilise their defence. Fans will now look to see how Mitchell performs in Tuesday’s crucial match against Leyton Orient. If he delivers, it could mark the start of a much-needed turnaround for Plymouth this season.
