Alan Shearer believes Chelsea forward Armando Broja will take time to establish himself as the team's main striker this season.
The Blues are currently in the midst of a striker crisis at the club. They have seen both Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner leave this summer to return to their former clubs, Inter Milan and RB Leipzig, respectively. Lukaku has left on loan while Werner has joined the Bundesliga outfit on a permanent deal.
Shearer believes that signing a new centre-forward is a must for Thomas Tuchel's side. This is mostly down to Armando Broja not being ready to lead the attack this season.
Speaking on Match of The Day (via Chronicle Live), Alan Shearer was quoted as saying the following:
“I think they've made some very good signings. But like Everton, there is no doubt that Chelsea need that [centre] forward as well. I know they've got [Armando] Broja but it might take time for him, and in the meantime, they've lost [Romelu] Lukaku, they need [to bring in] a centre-forward."
Thomas Tuchel's side played Everton in the opening fixture of the season (August 6) and secured a narrow 1-0 win thanks to a penalty scored by Jorginho. In that particular game, the German tactician used a front three comprising of Mason Mount, Kai Havertz and new signing Raheem Sterling. Armando Broja was brought in as a second-half substitute but failed to make an impact.
Broja was on loan at fellow Premier League side Southampton during the 2021-22 season. The Albanian international scored nine goals and provided an assist for the Saints in 38 appearances across all competitions. Six of those goals were scored in the Premier League.
Chelsea have been searching for a new forward this summer
Chelsea have been looking to sign a new forward this summer to replace one of Werner or Lukaku. At the time of writing, however, the Blues have failed to bring in a new striker.
Tuchel's side have been linked with a number of forwards this summer. The club were said to be interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski. However, those deals have failed to materialize. The Polish forward has since gone on to sign for FC Barcelona.
Chelsea are currently chasing former Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. According to Sky Sports, Chelsea could move in on the Gabonese forward along with Frenkie de Jong if the Catalans allow the pair to leave in the ongoing window.
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yetaklrsty
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Pundits are so confused whenever they judge young talents and they continuously write them off
BeRaw
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Despite, we have a big big schedules, lotss of big teams to play against broja is unproven, he needs time. he played for a way lower team ffs…we can’t rely on him… i thought we already had a replacement before they sold werner, which was also a right decision
BeRaw
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Trent Alexander-Arnold (51) and Reece James (42) were the defenders to create open play chances than Marc Cucurella (40) last season Marc Cucurella played some of the matches as Left Centre Back
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don’t you know cucurella? He’s good, all round He’s like what raphinha was to leeds, that’s why i was pained when he signed for barca
dohcdklrs
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Broja is good but he needs time look at benzenma Madrid have trust in him and he's paying them now since they bought him do you know how many striker we Barcelona buy during his time which one do we have now lewa who is top striker since is compering with benzenma now Chelsea just need to have patience they have a lot of good players who he can play with the likes of sterling and co
zeabeprstz
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The issue is that those running Chelsea FC and fans are impatient in life, it runs in their vein, the young man is good but Chelsea will use too much expectation to pin his career down
Real_HEAVEN1
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is just that Chelsea needs players and has no top 9 else were is dat believe that broja will lead the lines and be hot Chelsea don't really get der 9s from academy....they had Abraham but preferred Timothy little did they know that timo Werner has no THY in his name
Murphweal044
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Broja is a good player but with his talent as a kid he still needed to learn from a top striker like if Chelsea sign aubameyang , broja got to sit and watch him play to learn so he can also have better experience
Nesadklmst
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I good player that Manchester city lost
charitywale
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Trent Alexander-Arnold (51) and Reece James (42) were the defenders to create open play chances than Marc Cucurella (40) last season Marc Cucurella played some of the matches as Left Centre Back
Howabdimtz
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trust me that dude is too good
charitywale
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Chelsea ❤️💯