Alan Shearer suggests Chelsea need to find a new striker before the September 1 deadline amid Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang transfer links as old problems show their face again at Goodison Park in the Premier League.
The Blues kicked off the new 2022/23 campaign on the right foot after a late Jorginho penalty in first half injury time was enough to see Thomas Tuchel's side over the line and end the five year wait in the process of winning away at the Toffees. It was a performance that showcased the good and bad of Chelsea. The good being the solid defensive foundations that have been ever-present during Tuchel's managerial reign. Kalidou Koulibaly's introduction into that fold coupled with a potential Wesley Fofana introduction means that the west Londoners are set in that regard.
Marc Cucurella made his debut late on in this Saturday Night Football fixture after his £63million move from Brighton was just confirmed in time for game week 1. Despite Raheem Sterling looking the brightest player in attack, the same problems showed itself again in relation to a lack of creativity up top. Both Kai Havertz and Mason Mount really struggled to impact proceedings and this was shown especially with the German's player rating from the affair.
football.london'splayer rating read: "The German struggled to truly get into the match in the opening half and while he rotated his position well with Sterling, could not exert the same influence. 5."
Unsurprisingly with this in mind, when Newcastle legend Shearer was asked about what he made about the transfer spending so far this summer in SW6, he had no hesitation to make a bold suggestion that will vindicate new owner Todd Boehly's decision about potentially going over the £300million mark.
"I think they have made some very good signings but as I was speaking for centre-forwards for Everton, there's no doubt Chelsea need that forward as well," Shearer analysed on BBC Match of the Day. "I know they have got [Armando] Broja but it may take time for him.
"In the meantime, they have lost [Romelu] Lukaku, so they need a centre-forward as well."
"They do need that focal point," his punditry compatriot Ian Wright concluded.
jhornnelson
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this useless TT should go for Ronaldo
ditcdiklnz
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CR7 is the answer to all Chelsea problems, I don't know why tuchel can't see that
We don't know the exact issue of not signing Ronaldo by chelsea & many clubs. So we better keep quiet or wait.
Foyemnrsuz
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CR7 is the answer to all Chelsea problems, I don't know why tuchel can't see that
BeRaw
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I think if broja can be a starter for 3 games he is gonna be on 🔥
Bro, can this broja play all our games??? We can’t solely depend on him….he needs time As much as i want him to start shining, He’s not proven, he’s only played for championship teams…. He will definitely be put to the test this season, that’s why he was retained. But he neee a top level striker to look up to and challenge too
fakbmpuz
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CR7 not Auba
Noaablmpy
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Chelsea need goal scores Ronaldo
Sohbeoprsy
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please chelsea bosses centre_forward
Sohbeoprsy
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yes Chelsea you don't have strong forward
Daeadepy
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CR7
Mr-Koded
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Might definitely work for both party.
TebeckNdikum
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Chelsea coach is useless because he doesn't know how to use strikers..
you are the one that is useless
Munirzaid
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Auba isn't for sell
Dumakmpuy
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Chelsea coach is useless because he doesn't know how to use strikers..
fools who said so! who used Aubamiyang
misabcdenp
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Chelsea coach is useless because he doesn't know how to use strikers..
misabcdenp
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Tuchel can't play with strikers. Tammy Abraham, Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner all failed under Tuchel's negative football but note that, those strikers obsessed different qualities which includes finishing, pressing as well as bringing others into play
misabcdenp
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Chelsea don't need a center forward as broja can prove to be a nuisance for lesser teams.
keep quiet praise singer u know nothing about football...
Alfred-90G
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Head of Department you are Right
akiamo
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Auba himself will reject and stay at Barca
really? where he is likely to be sued if he rejects pay cuts?
Foaimprsyz
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we need center forward in Chelsea
Angrybird007
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True, but what do you expect?? He met werner, werner would rather press and press than score, ghe misses too many opportunities. He signed lukaku, the egocentric stupid guy flopped too But note that in the middle of it all, harvertz have been a false nine and he definitely held the position down for us now we just really need to sign someone crazy for goals, broja being the second fiddle and harvertz can finally play his best role as a supporting striker
I think if broja can be a starter for 3 games he is gonna be on 🔥
BeRaw
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TT Believe in havertz but he fails to realise that he is not a number 9 don’t be surprised that Chelsea will end up with Kai and broja instead of broja and another top 9
True, but what do you expect?? He met werner, werner would rather press and press than score, ghe misses too many opportunities. He signed lukaku, the egocentric stupid guy flopped too But note that in the middle of it all, harvertz have been a false nine and he definitely held the position down for us now we just really need to sign someone crazy for goals, broja being the second fiddle and harvertz can finally play his best role as a supporting striker
yetaklrsty
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Chelsea don't need a center forward as broja can prove to be a nuisance for lesser teams.
Angrybird007
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TT Believe in havertz but he fails to realise that he is not a number 9 don’t be surprised that Chelsea will end up with Kai and broja instead of broja and another top 9
Nutbciknp
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Auba himself will reject and stay at Barca