As per multiple reliable sources, Romelu Lukaku is off to Inter Milan on a loan deal until June 2023.
While
Lukaku did not have any positive impact for Chelsea last season, some fans are
wondering who is going to replace him as the starting striker.
Tribuna user Seyi Oyekanmi asked: "Please do we have any replacement or are
there any plans for a replacement?"
Let's
take a look at three players within the squad who can fill in for Lukaku next
season.
Kai
Havertz
Havertz is the most obvious choice to be the
starting striker for Chelsea. He played at that position a lot of times last
season with Lukaku being on the bench.
As
per WhoScored, Havertz started 23 games as the centre-forward, scoring 10 goals
and assisting three more. That was his best position for the team in his first
two campaigns with the team.
While
Havertz is not as physical as someone like Erling Haaland, his passing and pace
make him a good option and he should be able to perform better as the CF if
Chelsea sign a creative winger like Ousmane Dembele.
Timo
Werner
Werner was bought in 2020 to address Chelsea's
goalscoring issues. Sadly, he has not been able to be
a reliable scorer so far but Lukaku's absence opens up a place
for him in the starting XI.
Werner
had 11 goals and one assist in 21 appearances as the centre-forward last season
for club and country. While he is still inconsistent, the chance to start at
his preferred position next to someone like Havertz should better his game.
The
German striker started only 15 Premier League games last season and since the
next campaign could be make or break for him at Chelsea, some faith might go a
long way - remember, he scored 30-plus goals for Leipzig as the main forward in
2019/20.
Moreover,
Werner performed very well for his national team as he scored seven goals in
just eight starts for them last season. It seems like just a matter of using
him correctly at Chelsea.
Armando
Broja
Broja is best-suited to be a direct striker
replacement for Lukaku. He scored six goals in 21 starts for Southampton and
while he does need to be more consistent to keep starting for Chelsea, the
talent is there for all to see.
The
Albanian striker is physical, tall and good in the air. Reece James and Ben
Chilwell could have a great time feeding him the ball in the centre of the box.
Moreover,
a lot of clubs are interested in taking Broja and giving him a few starts would
assure the striker that Thomas Tuchel has a plan for him. Aged just 20, his
best years are ahead of him and Chelsea would do well to keep him in the team.
Who is your preferred option? Let us
know down below!
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