Chelsea recently secured just their second Premier League win of the season, offering a much-needed breath of fresh air for Mauricio Pochettino’s side. While Crickex Affiliate users noted that the Blues didn’t completely dominate the match against Fulham, they did show a marked improvement in one crucial area — finishing. Both Armando Broja and Mykhailo Mudryk scored their first goals of the season, signaling progress in Chelsea’s long-standing attacking struggles.
What stood out most in this victory was Chelsea’s improved ability to capitalize on goal-scoring opportunities. With a reshuffled forward line, Broja replaced Nicolas Jackson as the starting striker and made good on the opportunity, finding the back of the net. The 22-year-old Moroccan forward’s performance gave fans a glimpse of a potential new winning formula, while Mudryk finally ended his own goal drought.
For several seasons, Chelsea’s lack of efficiency in front of goal has been a major roadblock to success. Despite investing heavily in attacking talent — from big-money signings like Romelu Lukaku to emerging stars like Jackson — the club has yet to find a reliable solution. If Broja continues to improve, he could potentially secure a regular starting role. But as the saying goes, life’s flavors — sweet, sour, bitter, or spicy — must be tasted on one’s own. If neither Broja nor Jackson steps up, Chelsea may once again be forced to look elsewhere.
Should the attack fail to deliver before the January transfer window, another shake-up in the striker department is likely. According to Crickex Affiliate, Chelsea is still monitoring Napoli’s prolific forward Victor Osimhen, who reportedly prefers a move to the Premier League. Among English clubs, Chelsea may be the only top-tier team both willing and able to meet the financial demands of such a transfer.
Osimhen has made it clear that if he joins the Premier League, it will be with a club at the top of the table. Mid-tier sides simply can’t match his ambition — or his price tag. Looking across the Premier League’s elite, Manchester City already has Erling Haaland, Liverpool boasts an abundance of strikers, Manchester United just signed Rasmus Højlund, Arsenal’s attack is well-stocked for now, and Tottenham lacks the budget for such a major move.
Character reveals the past, but temperament shapes the future. That’s why Crickex Affiliate users believe Chelsea is uniquely positioned — they have the need, the resources, and the ambition. And for Osimhen, Stamford Bridge might just be the perfect next step.