Chelsea centre-back Kurt Zouma put in a solid display against Watford in the 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge yesterday evening.
The Frenchman replaced Antonio Rudiger in the starting line up for the game, and he did not let anyone down with his performance. Supporters on Twitter have called on manager Frank Lampard to keep faith with the 25-year-old:
Wtf. Zouma should not be sold under any circumstances. Rudiger should be the first defender out of this club.
— Ruthless (@HipRuthless) July 4, 2020
Underrated
— Sinclair❤ (@Sinclair_if) July 4, 2020
He needs to stay . He’s out best CB
— Chelsea FC Irish Fans ??? (@NerneyGav14) July 4, 2020
Zouma is the only defender at the club that is a must stay…. we should be selling rudiger and buying another cb
— SW6 (@CFC_SW6_BLUE) July 5, 2020
He must play everytime
— Abdou (@abdou_Chelsea) July 4, 2020
We would be crazy to let Zouma leaves
— Chelsea Man ?????? (@kayodesuberu) July 4, 2020
Zouma>Rudiger. And it’s not close in my opinion
— Steven Roy (@Stirringsteve) July 4, 2020
Best CB in this current team imo. Might be let down at times due to his ball playing abilities but still feel he does his basics right, something that we have missed over the last few games…
— Shyam (@shyamtalks) July 4, 2020
He’s a beast, always been a beast and needs to stay and start #LaZoumance
— Jake Wawman (@JakeWawman) July 4, 2020
He is Chelsea’s best defender
— Danny (@ekwunife_dan) July 4, 2020
His presence on set pieces alone warrants him a spot IMO
— Mark Clements (@MarkClements225) July 4, 2020
Although Zouma did have a very good game against the Hornets, it must be said that all four of the Blues’ centre-back options have issues with consistency.
Out of all them, though, the France international has been the most solid in recent months, and his aerial presence at set-pieces should help him get more first-team action between now and the end of the campaign.
Whether he is a long term solution, though, is another matter. After this season’s numerous defensive lapses, Lampard will likely be considering a serious overhaul in the backline. It remains to be seen if Zouma will be saved from the axe.