➡️ Buy cheap, buy twice
There are no doubts that Nicolas Jackson could still work out as a success at Chelsea. However, for someone to score goals right now, he is not the answer.
The links to signing a big striker in 2024 are hard to avoid, with some players being linked to the club that could see them smash their transfer record again.
It feels as if they tried to be shroud in the market in the one position where they really needed to get the transfer business right.
The owners are now braced to spend big money on a number nine next year.
➡️ Patience is key, but only to an extent
Chelsea’s ownership team gave Graham Potter as much time as possible to get things right at Stamford Bridge. However, it just never looked as if it was going to work out.
The culture at Stamford Bridge has been based around results, and managers have often not lasted long if things are not going their way.
In another era, Pochetino may have already been sacked as a result of a tough start to life at the club.
However it would be advisable to note the situation they are in on a bigger scale, and therefore have faith in the Argentine to take them into the future.
➡️ Burnout will cost the Blues
Chelsea have some of the best players in the world in their position, however if they are played every single game they will eventually tire.
Fernandez has played pretty much every game for club and country this season, and this has undoubtedly seen a drop to his performances in recent weeks.
With injuries infecting the squad in a bad way over the last 12 months, there is a big risk that the players will begin to drop their levels if they are forced to play every single week.
Pochettino should ensure to utilize members of his squad whenever possible in 2024, even if that does involve looking to some of his younger squad members to do a job for him.
➡️ Get Reece James fit and firing
At the end of December, Reece James has decided to und