After a strong start of the season under the new manager Enzo Maresca, Chelsea They have been seriously decreasing in recent months.
Of December 22, Blues won only two Premier league Games, suffering of losses in Ipswich Town, Fulham and Manchester City, as they drew with Everton, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth.
This bad form of form saw that Maresca’s side slipped out of the second in the league – only two points behind the Liverpool leaders – in sixth place, with the possibility of European football next season in serious doubt.
The cause of this fall is unclear, but the outside seems to be a combination of factor: the team filled mostly young, inexperienced players, Maresca’s struggle to manage the crowded teams that has become harder to control as weeks, go through and the lack of quality in key positions.
In order, for example, Robert Sanchez was Most guards affected by mistakes In the Premier League this season, it seemed to cost Chelsea points from week to week.
Meanwhile, at the other end of the terrain, the goals of Nicolas Jackson also dried Christopher Nkunk often looking a glance, since his mind seemingly elsewhere during his appearances in the top flight.
Although a little business was done in January, Maresca will no doubt hope that the summer will re -examine their composition and enter fresh talents capable of fulfilling their expectations and delivering Stamford Bridge believers.
Having this in mind, here are five players that we believe that Chelsea should target in the summer.
1
Alessandro Bastoni
Between
Chelsea currently has less than eight central backs, but besides the injured Wesley Fofan, no one has completely convinced themselves this season.
In order to supplement Fofan’s pace, power and ruthless attitude, the blues should pair it with a composed defender who plays a ball that can help in a permanent ship. Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni is probably the best example of such a player in Europe today.
Excellent passerby And the insightful dribbler, Italian is assembled as many as they come to play from the ball from the back. Standing at 6 feet 3, it is also a physical presence, capable of purely winning the ball in the air and on the ground.
Although he would be a dream and a reasonable acquisition, Bastoni is currently related to Inter until 2028, so he may require a bid with big money.
Chelsea certainly has a financial muscle to make such a showdown, and with his compatriot Maresca at the helm, a relationship with a manager could help him persuade him to test his happiness in the new league.
2
Johan Bakayoko
Psv eindhoven
With the exception of the excellent Jadon Sancho, Chelsea’s wings are insidious this season. Pedro Neta has only scored twice in the Premier League, although despite scoring seven goals, Noni Madueka frustrated fans of Maresca and Chelsea with false performances, selfishness in the last third and inability to follow.
Meanwhile, Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended after failing to do the drug test.
In order to solve their problems on the right wing, the blues should target the former teammate from PSV Eindhoven Madueke, Johan Bakayokoo.
The Dutchman scored 14 goals and recorded 14 assists for PSV last season, Earnings more individual honors.
Continued his impressive form of this season with nine goals and three assistsAnd he distinguished himself with his tight control, football intelligence and ability to achieve both legs – the qualities he showed in a spectacular way when he Netted against Liverpool In the Champions League.
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3
Milos Kerkez
Bournemouth
In addition to strengthening their capabilities on the central and right Bek, Chelsea also requires a higher depth on the left back. Marc Cucurella has been firm so far, but it cannot be expected to play every match, while a little thick can not work on that side.
Moreover, young Renato Veiga has now gone to Juventus to the end of the campaign, and Ben Chilwell moved to Crystal Palace. Therefore, someone new can be lined up for the summer.
Aquarium that, at least in our opinion, would be Bournemouth Milos Kerkez. One of the most important veterans in the Premier League this season, Hungarian was in defense solid and the dynamic progressed.
His toy game was on a full screen during a A man’s appearance in a 2-1 victory over Manchester City in November. Kerkez contributed on both assistants to Bournemouth, along with three approval, two ball recovery and intercepting.
4
Diogo Costa
Port
Chelsea’s need for a new goalkeeper may be their smallest question, and Robert Sanchez has already scored five mistakes that have led to goals in the Premier League this season.
Porto’s Diogo Costa would be a definitive upgrade, and at the age of 25 he is a player who could be blues’ but 1 for many years.
Costa has been one of the most reliable goalkeepers in Europe in recent years, Recording 78 clean leaves in 183 appearances For Porto, including 11 in 20 league matches This season.
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5
Victor Boniface
Bayer Leverkusen
Chelsea has long sought the heir to the legendary Didier Drogb, who tortured the defense of the Premier League with his strength, skill and unsurpassed ability to perform when it was most important at Stamford Bridge.
Although the playing of Nicolas Jackson could even surpass the drugs, his disadvantage of the clinical finish becomes increasing concern, and the Senegal striker often costs blues worth points.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface not only matches the drug to the mold – big, strong, dominant in the air, and Surprisingly skilful for his size – But he is also far more ruthless in front of Jackson’s goal.
Since the beginning of last season, the Nigerian has scored 30 goals, on average a aim every 103 minutesWhile Jackson found a net 26 times, with naked every 204 minutes.
