To this, but worth addressing in the event it does come to fruition.
If as reported Poch is the driving force behind the alleged signing of Osimhen, there will be problems (alleged thought/plan needs to be shelved or hierarchy should veto the move).
For one...signing Osimhen will invalidate the whole purpose of data based recruitment, wage structure & contradict overwhelmingly positive remarks on Nico just a couple of months ago (I'll start to lose faith in Poch) -
Poch: 'It’s difficult to find a player like Jackson in the market. For me he has the potential to be one of the great PL strikers. He only needs time and we won’t rush with him, we will give him time and space to grow. His qualities are fantastic.'
Remarks which are unequivocally correct, Nicolas Jackson can easily become a great as he's got all the tools in his armoury.
In addition to that, Nico is on course to scoring 20+ non-penalty goals this season and trumping his bosting underlying metrics from last season to boot. (African Cup Of nations delays Nico arriving at the inevitable 20+ figure, sooner than expected).
Seldom find a player like him that's in the infancy of leading the line and looked exceedingly industrious and impressive in his overall style of play. Not even Osimhen was as good at the same age, Osimhen top level prominence really fully took over in last couple of years, thanks to consistent run of gametime afforded to him, talent harnessed and evolving in that time. Nico is on the same greater path and upward trajectory. (Believe it or not Nico had a better shots to goals conversion ratio than Osimhen last season, I wont talk about the latters metrics drop-off this season).
Got to think of the ramifications such a signing will have on Nico.
Momentum and rhythm is paramount...shouldn't take that away from him, on a whim.
Goes against the critical-thinking that went into signing Nico Jackson in the first place, just some patience and no short-sightness is all I ask for. The signs are there that Nico is about to embark on exponential growth.
This is without mentioning Broja waiting on wings as well...
Broja' ball-striking ability and impact stretching play might prove to be of utmost importance. Particularly when you require alternative quality to hit one from distance destabilising compact defensive sides...ricochets, deflections, all part and parcel of football.
Any means necessary to score.
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1578832074471096321/vid/720x720/Ieyy2YAw-7gayo7Y.mp4?tag=14
Very few and far between in the squad that shoot-on-sight, strike the ball clean on target and place the ball into corner of the net, like Broja can.
You don't discard that attribute.
Pochettino must now put his words into action and show how much he "really believes" in Broja evolution being an "important striker for Chelsea" by not signing another striker.
There's a role in the squad to develop and optimise Broja, if utilised accordingly. (Services is required, particularly when Nico will be absent for at least four matches from next year January to February, back for City away)
Cost nothing to do that and assess situation in the summer.
On the subject of AFCON...Worth noting, Osimhen will also be off to that tournament, another factor which leads me to believe January rumours doesn't have any legs, and doesn't add up.
I doubt there's any modicum of truth...
posted on 22/11/23
More normal, yeah i believe that when i see it
Yes i do understand that the locals are pushing back, i began going there in the 90s.
My Neopolitan friends are friendships for life, no doubt about it.
I loved the on the edge feel tbh!
posted on 22/11/23
Jw, how is under pressure he hasnt played
Ah come on he will be under huge pressure to start scoring from his first game, as is Jackson.
Imo some one who solidly contribute along side them will spread the pressure, from all media, opposing fans and the expectation from the fan base.
posted on 22/11/23
comment by ifarka, (B-C- out) (U8182)
And, Poch, Mf , i think you will find Poch carries limited weight when it comes to the final decision of who does and does not come in.
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You're not paying attention...Poch has categorically stated he will be more involved (have more influence) in future transfer window incomings, back in September.
If Poch has identified another striker profile as an area to strengthen and club bring in another striker of his choice in the next window, that's Poch responsibility (I'd imagine his fellow compatriot Gimenez would be a cost-effective option, but at the expense of Nico and Broja development not worth it).
The club directors (transfer committee) go by what Poch instructes them to do, if he says no need for another striker...content with current forwards at his disposal for the rest of the season, then no striker signs in January.
You ideally want two high quality competing for 1 striker spot at the very most, we have that in...Jackson and Broja + Nkunku/Palmer as the emergency (false) nine options whenever necessary, sufficient.
posted on 22/11/23
Mf, firstly , i am paying attention.
Secondly attention to whom ?
Thirdly, in all due respect if i may not agree with your statements, i can assure it doesn't mean that i am not paying attention, i am simply putting my opinion into the debate.
The fact that Poch may have stated that he will have more influence in future transfer dealing, doesnt mean he will get who he wants, he will get who the club can get from his ideal wish list dependent upon the clubs ability to sign the player/ make the deal.
Your air of certainty regarding the inner workings of the clubs interactions, may well seem like a given to you, but personally i would not be so assured regarding matters that cannot be confirmed.
"You're not paying attention."..Poch has categorically stated he will be more involved (have more influence) in future transfer window incomings, back in September."
"If Poch has identified another striker profile as an area to strengthen and club bring in another striker of his choice in the next window, that's Poch responsibility (I'd imagine his fellow compatriot Gimenez would be a cost-effective option, but at the expense of Nico and Broja development not worth it)."
"The club directors (transfer committee) go by what Poch instructes them to do, if he says no need for another striker...content with current forwards at his disposal for the rest of the season, then no striker signs in January".
As i understand the club have suggested that they actively looking for another striker.
I have heard & read this from several pundits who close to the club over the last couple of months.
This is not a personal idea that i am progressing.
"You ideally want two high quality competing for 1 striker spot at the very most, we have that in...Jackson and Broja + Nkunku/Palmer as the emergency (false) nine options whenever necessary, sufficient."
At this point in the season i would prefer a more accomplished striker to accompany Nkunku and Jackson if it were feasible .
I personally feel two strikers who are not battle hardened to the premiership are enough, i think that both Nkunku & Jackson should be given time , to adjust and more importantly i think the club needs to have a strong finish an experienced premiership striker should give the attack enough potency to accomplish that imo.
posted on 23/11/23
Mf, Talking about paying attention,
If you would be so kind
Data based recruitment ?
Can Mf , can you please explain exactly how is this relevant to the recruiting under the Bohley tenure to date?
Are you suggesting Bohley has operating a money ball strategy?
Thankyou
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posted on 23/11/23
Broja, great clip Mf.
Very well taken goal, in fact 1 of the two goals he has scored since he has had the opportunity to play in the first team over three seasons.
He has also been with Cfc for many years in the youth academy. as im sure you are aware.
Talented player, but can we really at this point have three fledgling luxury players up front, ?
Or should we have two players who are starting to prove that can find the net, along side a player who is up to speed with Premier league, who can be relied upon to hit the net.
Imo at point the squad needs to be more certain about what it is going to do now, balancing future development in tandem
The league is a results based activity, the clubs finances are dependent on results now & currently under serious scrutiny due to the way the new ownership have managed the club since it took in May22.
FFP guidance, is now under review and all clubs are aware of the importance of meeting the reporting date deadlines fully compliant.
Academy players such Broja are all pure profit assets, including James & Gallagher.
The club may well be pressed into selling these assets to comply with FFP.
The club may well receive a points deduction and a fine for the Abramovich era in complete financial reporting, payments made to players, agents and associates.
Something which may well derail / effect the 24/25 season if the sanctions are applied.
Imo, with that as a serious concern for the club, the club will not wish to breach FFP June24 also, due to the way it has restructured the clubs squad & financial structure.
Depending on the size/ value of the gap between compliance and failure to comply, i would suggest the clubs pure profit assets are vulnerable to being sold.
So to conclude, Poch may well have more influence, but that will be governed by the clubs ability to operate in the market.
It may make more financial sense for the club to buy players on amortized contracts and cash the pure profit assets in to comply with FFP.
posted on 23/11/23
comment by Two Balls, One Saka (U19684)
posted 22 hours, 55 minutes ago
Given that Chelsea probably have the worst recruitment process in world football, going against that would probably be a good thing no?
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posted on 23/11/23
posted on 24/11/23
Ifarka I disagree with you but I want Chelsea to sign Ollie Watkins instead of Osimhen.
posted on 24/11/23
Ok , likewise i dont want the club to sign Osimhen