Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin tells Sports Mall that the Blues can do without adding another striker, backing Cole Palmer and co to put them in the top four.
Ex Chelsea to the innocent bed has caused suspicion Enzo MarescaAnother striker is needed in the January transfer window as they look to return to the Champions League and potentially win. first division Title challenge.
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And Chelsea's transfer model does not suggest that such spending will happen, especially as Maresca has built a winning team from the strong first-team squad he inherited.
“The way they do business, and I use the word 'trade' instead of exchange deliberately – because the way they do it is very American – their trading system is very different from ours,” Nevin explained.
“We tend to see it from a very British perspective, but they don't see it that way. The jobs of some American sports are quite different. We think about it in a one-dimensional way, I don't. Don't you think they sign a center forward?
As well as doubting a mid-season move would be allowed, Nevin is also concerned about upsetting the budding partnerships in the Blues' young attack. An average of two goals per game this season.
“It is not necessary to have a center forward who scores 25 or 30 goals per season. What you need is a decent amount of centre-forward, but also good movement, running into space and creating space for everyone. “Behind them, if they've scored 20 goals in a season, that's great,” Nevin said. game mole.
“But I'm not sure. I think people will be impressed. Cole Palmer scored a lot last season. He scores quite well to be a key forward and you have to attack others from that forward zone.”
Therefore, according to Nevin, Osimhen's return to their summer move should be questioned: “Maybe they want to bet on Osimhen, but personally I think they should have done it four years ago. It's time.
“I was excited about it. I was working for Chelsea at the time. He seemed like the right person then, but I'm not sure he's in the right place now.”
A promising start to the campaign saw Nicolas Jackson fully establish himself as first choice under Maresca with the French international. Christopher Nungu serving as its Vice Chancellor.
“I think Jackson is doing very well. “If you look at their numbers, I think Chelsea spend a lot of time, they've been very good this season,” Nevin said.
“And if these numbers continue as they are, he will be on track to reach 20 goals by the end of the season in the league and cup.”
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Nevin suggests Juan Felix Could be Chelsea's wild card
Nevin added game mole: “I would add Joao Félix because I think he is incredible. “He is among the most underrated players.”
Since returning to the club this summer, Chelsea's Portuguese star has struggled to break into the team due to Palmer's ability and vast improvement. you are madhuek.
Despite scoring on his second debut for the club, the Blues Wolverhampton beat Wanderers 6-2He has shown that the 24-year-old striker has an impact in the Premier League.
But Nevin believes that could change as the season progresses, backing the elusive attacker to succeed: “You'll find out, believe me, he's an incredibly special player.”
His next chance to impress could come when Chelsea return to the top flight with Maresca's men on Sunday afternoon. Visit of Liverpool, league leader At Anfield.
Pat Nevin was speaking game mole BetVictor on behalf of the sports betting site.
