As Chelsea advances through the season, the difficulty level of managing the team is also growing day by day for Enzo Maresca. While the squad has already been piled up with injuries to key players since the very beginning of the season, Pedro Neto has now unfortunately joined that list following the match against Wolves last Sunday.
However, Maresca’s strategic brilliance has helped the team remain competitive despite these unfavorable conditions. Standing at third place is quite impressive considering what he has achieved without several key starters. All these unprecedented situations for the Blues could push them to the edge, leaving them with fewer options to make tactical adjustments later in the season.
Hence, securing new talents in the January window seems to be among their top priorities despite the Blues being one of the top spenders in the summer transfer window.
Infact, Chelsea have been linked with a move to bolster their striking options. According to Tuttosport, Chelsea, along with Tottenham, have shown strong interest in Juventus forward Jonathan David in recent weeks.
Chelsea join race to sign highly-rated Juventus striker
The Canadian international showcased his capabilities during his Ligue 1 days with LOSC Lille. However, his performances for the Turin club have not yet matched his previous form with only one goal and one assist in 14 appearances.
Chelsea have been struggling defensively lately, which was further worsened by Levi Colwill’s injury before the start of the season. But targeting a capable striker like David, is the need of the hour as this would ensure that the Blues have enough options for the future when it comes to attacking options.
It would be a superb addition if Chelsea manage to finalize the deal with Juventus, although it remains uncertain whether David can regain his form moving forward . As adapting to a new pace and a new manager always takes time for any player.
Ankan Bhowmick