Top 3 Most Unexpected Strikers Who Could Start For Chelsea In 2016

Top 3 Most Unexpected Strikers Who Could Start For Chelsea In 2016

After ending the game against WBA in a draw, Hiddink admitted that solutions up front are not very satisfying, not for a club like Chelsea at least. Costa is not at his best and Remy is very likely to leave. Falcao’s transfer was a total bust and now the Blues are basically counting on Hazard to take the lead if any of the two available strikers pick up an injury. What makes things even more difficult is the fact that Hiddink is an interim and his influence on the lot should be brought to a minimum. Why? Because whoever comes after him will want to build something that suits his managerial style. With that in mind, spending big on attackers is not something to look forward to this winter. There are three very unexpected options for the Dutchman who might just give them a try – it will almost be free of charge.

  1. Emmanuel Adebayor – the 31-year-old center forward is a free agent but is still in great shape. He last played for Spurs and before that he went through a tumultuous couple of years starting for Manchester City and Real Madrid. His departure from Arsenal was not taken well and no one will care if he joins Chelsea – no one in terms of the Blues’ rivals. Honestly, there’s a big chance Adebayor will be better than Falcao was up until he picked up his latest injury. This Togo international has made 230 Premier League appearances, scored 96 times and provided 43 assists. If Chelsea give him the opportunity, it is very likely he will go over the 100 goal milestone.
  2. Leandro Damiano – It`s hard to believe no one has thought of this guy up until now. He ended his collaboration with Santos in December and has not been linked to any big club since. Damiano could join Chelsea free of charge. He is a Brazilian international who scored 3 times in 18 games for his country. Even though he does not have an amazing scoring rate, he would still help Hiddink more than Falcao. Damiano is managed by Mondial Sport Management which is a high roller when it comes to top players. They also represent Nemanja Matic, Ramires and Kurt Zouma.
  3. Patrick Bamford – we talked about the 22-year-old who has returned after a lack of games for Crystal Palace. He could be given the chance to be Chelsea’s backup striker in case Remy leaves. Unfortunately, Bamford never scored a Premier League goal which would make his place in the starting eleven a definite sign of total lack of options.