Chelsea fans would surely have a huge sigh of relief at the time when Antonio Conte was announced as the manager for the side. The 46-year-old Italian manager has bag full of experience to his name and therefore, no one can question his tactics. But, since it is Premier League, you cannot expect to get the fair results too quickly.
Besides that, the players will need some time to adjust the style of Conte, but the Italian gaffer can surely bring Chelsea right back on track and that’s for sure. It is rumored that many players from the current squad are uncertain about their future, and the primary task for the Italian would be to convince the star men to stay at the Bridge.
Chelsea had one hell of a season last year, and were surely the worst side ever to defend the title, but this time, the side could actually go for the honour as they won’t be playing any European games and that could serve as an advantage for Conte.
Conte will be looking to bring many players to replace some deadwood in the current squad, and therefore, we bring you the names of 3 strikers Chelsea should consider signing:
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Gonzalo Higuain-
Everyone saw that coming isn’t it? The 28-year-old Argentine is one of the best strikers in the world in the recent era. He enjoyed a great season in Naples and ended up being a top scorer of the Serie A tournament. In his 35 appearances, the Argentine scored 36 goals and created 51 chances for the team and let me tell you, not everyone can do that.
Higuain is an absolute goal poacher and his attacking prowess makes him one of the best in the business. With Hazard, Willian and Pedro at his back, he could easily destroy the opposition with his natural eye for goal. It is recently reported that Higuain might consider a transfer away from Serie A and if it is correct, the London club should not waste time as Liverpool are also in the chase.
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Karim Benzema-
Isn’t it a strange name? The 28-year-old Frenchman had an average season and that was mostly due to his injuries. Benzema is having a tough time alongside Bale and Ronaldo at Madrid, and it is reported that he might consider a move away from the Bernabeu. He played 27 games for the Los Blancos in the La Liga last term and scored 24 goals and also bagged 7 assists to his name.
No one can question his abilities as he has already shown what he is capable of. He might struggle initially in the Premier League, but he could surely complement the pace of Hazard and Willian at the Bridge. The Frenchman has the pace and can easily beat the defenders with his trickery, and besides that, he is an absolute threat in the counter attacks and that’s why, he could be an ideal signing for the side.
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Alvaro Morata-
The 23-year-old Spanish international has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs, and it is reported that he might consider a move away from the city of Turin as his playing time with the Old lady was cut short last season due to Dybala. In his 34 appearances for Juventus last season, Morata started just 16 games and was able to net 7 goals and also provided 7 assists.
Due to the lack of playing time, he might move to another club, and if it is true, Chelsea should make a move for the Spaniard. He is not the most clinical finisher in the sport, but he is a threat for the defence and that’s for sure. He might not struggle in the Premier League initially, but working under Conte might help his cause.