Chelsea urged to desert key switch coverage to signal 37-year-old in ‘excellent’ switch
Chelsea ought to go in opposition to their typical switch technique and goal an audacious transfer for Robert Lewandowski this summer time.
That is the view of Andy Brassell because the Blues put together for yet one more summer time of giant change each on and off the pitch.
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After sacking Liam Rosenior, Chelsea are trying to find their new head coach, with Andoni Iraola understood to be a number one candidate.
Nevertheless, they can even be waiting for the summer time switch window of their bid to strengthen the squad for the 2026/27 season.
Since Chelsea had been taken over by BlueCo in 2022, the typical age of their signings has roughly been 21 years and 5 months.
They’ve largely signed youthful abilities within the hope of growing them for the advantage of the primary crew, or promoting them for a revenue.
A scarcity of management and expertise within the squad has been a repeated criticism of the present squad, and Brassell could properly have an answer.
Talking to talkSPORT.com, the European soccer journalist claimed that 37-year-old Lewandowski could be a really perfect signing for them.
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“Solely 13 begins in La Liga this season, though he is been out there for a lot of extra,” he stated of the Poland and Barcelona striker. “12 objectives in these 13 begins, which continues to be fairly good.
“We all know he could make a nuisance of himself in opposition to the perfect defenders nonetheless. So, if we’re speaking a few one-year deal for him to play in within the Premier League, nice, I feel go for it.
“Now, I do know there shall be folks on the market who say, ‘Oh, properly, you realize a backside half aspect might take an opportunity on him’. It isn’t taking an opportunity, it’s Robert Lewandowski! The one factor you take an opportunity on is, can he final the tempo?
“Except you are anticipating him to begin each sport I feel it is a greater than palatable gamble, I feel he’d be good for Arsenal. I feel he’d be good for Chelsea.
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“You would even argue he’d be good for Manchester United, if it wasn’t for the truth that Benjamin Sesko in all probability wants a season the place he is gonna begin all of the video games.
“And that might be your argument in opposition to Arsenal as properly, the truth that (Viktor) Gyokeres has to play extra to be extra constant and get higher.
“I do know he divides opinion however I feel despite the fact that it isn’t the proper first season at Arsenal, it is a suitable first season at Arsenal. So, my rapid ideas could be if we’re large golf equipment; Chelsea for a yr.
“Not that they may do as a result of they do not are likely to do the expertise factor. However I feel a little bit of expertise could be excellent for Chelsea.”
Barca pip Chelsea to Lewandowski
After glittering spells with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, Lewandowski opted for a contemporary problem in Spain at Barcelona.
Nevertheless, he was additionally offered with the chance to maneuver to the Premier League, with none apart from Chelsea.
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The Blues made contact along with his representatives in 2022 as their new co-owner Todd Boehly eyed an announcement star signing.
Nevertheless, Lewandowski received his want and accomplished his transfer to Barca, for whom he has scored 118 objectives in 188 outings.
He’s a two-time LaLiga champion, and set to win a 3rd league title as they sit 11 factors away from Actual Madrid with 5 matches to play.
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