He bullied Harry Maguire and Varane – Chelsea told to save £80m on star player
Armando Broja, a striker for Chelsea, proved himself last season while out on loan at Southampton.
The 20-year-old significantly improved his overall performance and work ethic while playing for the Saints.
Broja’s play for Southampton, particularly in the Saints Premier League matchup against Manchester United in February, delighted former Manchester City defender Micah Richards.
Richards was impressed with Broja’s bullying of Harry Maguire and Rapael Varane throughout the game.
Richards said: “Broja, I know we’ve mentioned him before, but he’s bullying not only Maguire but he’s bullying Varane as well, which I couldn’t quite understand for someone so young.”
It’s yet to be seen what Thomas Tuchel will decide on Broja, but Glen Johnson has advised him to give the young striker a chance.
However, Glen Johnson believes Armando Broja will save Chelsea £80m.
“I think Chelsea are going to be reluctant to spend scary money again considering what happened with the Romelu Lukaku signing,” Johnson told GGRecon.
“If it was up to me, then I’d give Armando Broja a chance rather than spending £80m on a replacement.
“I’d rather get it wrong with a player that I’ve already got, rather than get it wrong by spending £80m. Broja is technically good in front of goal but I don’t know how good he is yet.
“He did score some fantastic goals for Southampton but, let’s face it, Southampton aren’t Chelsea.
“He’s going to get more goal scoring opportunities at Chelsea and he’s technically good enough to score more next season.”