“Play Jackson as a winger & Play this man as a Striker” – Salomon Kalou advice Enzo Maresca to coverts £52m Chelsea star as a striker after poor 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace
After today’s match at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea was unable to win the Premier League back-to-back.
The Blues’ match against Crystal Palace ended in a 1-1 draw, meaning they were unable to advance to the Champions League spots.
Enzo Maresca will be frustrated that his team was unable to build on the lead they had established for themselves in the first half.
Nicolas Jackson was once again given the starting nod on deadline day, and as the game progressed, it turned out to be the ideal choice.
After missing several opportunities to give Chelsea the advantage, the Senegal international opened the score for the second straight league game, but he hasn’t yet convinced Chelsea supporters or the management.
However, Enzo Maresca, the manager of Chelsea, is advised by former winger Salomon Kalou to deploy Nkunku as a false 9 (a striker).
“Christopher Nkunku could play a similar false nine role at Chelsea like Gabriel Jesus did in his time at Manchester City,” stated Salomon Kalou following the game via.
“Sometimes at Chelsea back then i also play behind the striker especially behind Didier Drogba or Anelka, Enzo Maresca should do the same by trying to use Nkunku as a false 9” .
“I don’t say Nicolas Jackson is not a good striker but we need to take our chance in front of the goal, Chelsea needs to be back to where they belong and start winning trophies” He stated.
He continues: “Nkunku is certainly a versatile player who can also play behind the striker and on the left hand side”