Olivier Giroud, a veteran of the highest levels of football, has voiced a critical assessment of the current Chelsea squad, pinpointing a crucial element missing from their ambitious project: experience.
Speaking candidly, Giroud emphasized the immediate need for a consistent goalscorer, a reliable number nine who can deliver week after week. While acknowledging the undeniable talent within the team, he believes a lack of seasoned players could hinder their progress.
The squad’s youthfulness is a significant factor, according to Giroud. He suggests that manager Enzo Maresca might benefit from adding one or two more experienced heads, potentially a central defender and, crucially, a proven striker.
Despite the need for reinforcement, Giroud expressed admiration for young Liam Delap, believing he possesses the potential to become a valuable asset. However, he cautioned that Delap, like many of the promising youngsters, requires time to fully integrate and flourish.
Giroud doesn’t foresee Chelsea mounting a serious title challenge in the immediate future. He recalls being impressed by their performance at the Club World Cup, but contrasts that with the different dynamic of a team built around established stars.
He remembers a Chelsea with a different profile, a team forged with more experience. While praising the current squad’s efforts, he insists patience is paramount; building a title-winning team takes time, especially with a core of developing players.
Another former Chelsea stalwart, William Gallas, echoed the sentiment regarding a need for a proven striker, specifically naming Victor Osimhen as his ideal solution. He believes Osimhen’s quality could instantly elevate Chelsea to a new level.
Gallas highlighted Osimhen’s impressive form for Galatasaray, noting his remarkable goal-scoring record – twelve goals in just sixteen games, including a significant contribution in the Champions League. He openly admits his desire to have seen Osimhen wearing the Chelsea blue.
For Gallas, Osimhen represents the missing piece, a player capable of seamlessly adapting to Chelsea’s style and providing the consistent firepower needed to compete at the very top. His belief is that Osimhen’s arrival would transform Chelsea’s attacking threat.
