The 20-year-old Nigerian could become our le cut inside man for years to come, suggests one Blue at chelsea247.com. Wilfried Zaha, Jadon Sancho, Timo Werner, Leon Bailey – here are some names Chelsea don’t need. Our user Femzy Femi believes the key to future successes is another one.
“Samuel Chukwueze will be a better player, he will be our Arjen Robben,” writes Arnold.
See how it all adds up: Kepa, Emerson, Christensen, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Kovacic, Kante, Jorginho, Pulisic, Abraham, Chukwueze,
By his own admission, Chukwueze models his game on the Dutchman, who played for the Blues from 2004 to 2007. But how do they actually compare in terms of numbers?
Chukwueze in 2018-19: • 38 games • 8 goals • 3 assists
Robben in 2004-05, last year at PSV: • 31 games • 7 goals • 12 assists
As for Chukwueze this season, he has 3 goals and 2 assists in 18 games. Dribbling and cutting inside are among his stronger skills. Would you love to see the Nigerian at Stamford Bridge?