John Obi Mikel, the former Chelsea midfielder, has recently made a bold claim that could shake up the club’s ambitions for the Premier League title this season.
Mikel, who spent over a decade at Chelsea, has been vocal about his opinions on the team’s performance and what they need to do to succeed. ..Continue Reading
In a recent podcast, Mikel stated that Chelsea needs to sign a top striker if they are to have any chance of winning the Premier League.
He specifically pointed out that the current striker, Nicolas Jackson, isn’t good enough to lead the team to a title.
Jackson, who has scored nine goals in the league this season, has struggled with form recently, managing just one goal in his last six appearances.
Mikel believes that without a clinical finisher, Chelsea will struggle to compete with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City.
He suggested that bringing in a proven goalscorer like Victor Osimhen from Napoli or Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP could make a significant difference.
The former Nigerian international also highlighted that Chelsea has been creating chances and playing well but has been lacking in the final third. He emphasized the need for a player who can consistently score goals and win games for the team.
Mikel’s comments have sparked a debate among fans and analysts about whether Chelsea should pursue a new striker in the January transfer window.
While some agree with Mikel’s assessment, others believe that Jackson has the potential to improve and lead the team to success.
Regardless of the outcome, Mikel’s insights provide an interesting perspective on what Chelsea needs to do to challenge for the Premier League title.
It remains to be seen whether the club will heed his advice and make a move for a new striker.
What do you think about Mikel’s claim? Do you agree that Chelsea needs a new striker to win the title?
