Enzo Maresca Responds avoids answering question about if we need another striker.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca avoided directly answering if the club needs a new striker in January, despite their ongoing struggles to convert chances in front of goal.
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After Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, in which they missed several scoring opportunities, manager Enzo Maresca faced a direct question on whether Chelsea should sign a new striker during the January transfer window. Despite transfer links to players like Ipswich Town's Liam Delap and previous interest in Victor Osimhen, Maresca chose a diplomatic response, focusing on Chelsea's ability to create chances rather than their issues in finishing them.
- Maresca's Diplomatic Response:
- Maresca acknowledged the team's struggle to convert chances into goals but emphasised their strength in chance creation.
- He noted: "Sometimes in the season you create ten chances and score one goal... but we didn’t struggle to create chances."
- Chelsea's Striker Search:
- Chelsea continues to be linked with strikers in the transfer market, particularly Ipswich's Liam Delap.
- The club was also involved in the summer pursuit of Victor Osimhen but pulled out due to the high transfer fee.
- Current Striking Options:
- Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea's current striker, has been effective in general play but struggles with finishing consistently.
- Many pundits, including the article author, Simon Phillips, suggest that Chelsea needs competition for Jackson and a more clinical option in front of goal.
- Implications for January Window:
- While Maresca did not explicitly call for a new signing, Chelsea’s inability to capitalise on scoring chances may push them to pursue another striker.
- Fans remain hopeful that addressing this issue will help Chelsea secure a much-needed winning streak.
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