Chelsea’s attacking options thinning, Brazilian striker may receive unexpected promotion

Chelsea’s attacking choices thinning, Brazilian striker could obtain sudden promotion

Nicolas Jackson is on the Africa Cup of Nations, Christopher Nkunku has a hip damage that might maintain him out for weeks or possibly longer, and Mauricio Pochettino doesn’t appear to be the largest fan of Armando Broja – no less than going by his quotes from final evening.

Issues are getting vital up entrance for Chelsea, and we would see an excessive resolution.

Proper now, there are two prospects which develop extra possible with every passing day as our choices dry up up high.

Firstly there’s the a lot mentioned potential signing. We will’t see Victor Osimhen or Ivan Toney being remotely gettable this month, so it might possible be an inexpensive discount, a veteran on mortgage or one thing alongside these traces. That appears the most definitely path if Nkunku’s damage is dangerous and Broja continues to disappoint.

However the different resolution is much more fascinating – extra minutes for Deivid Washington. He got here on as a sub final evening to switch Broja, and we reckon he’ll get extra taking part in time over the 2 EFL Cup legs within the subsequent couple of weeks.

If he impresses, he may very well be in line for an sudden promotion.