Chelsea’s unconvincing 2-1 loss to Servette in the Europa Conference League second-leg exposed their weaknesses and intensified their pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
Despite reaching the group stage, Chelsea’s performance was marred by lapses in concentration, missed chances, and a lack of depth.
Enzo Maresca’s Blues squad secured their spot in the group stage of the Europa Conference League after a disappointing struggle against Servette on Thursday, August 29.
Despite initially taking the lead in the 15th minutes with a penalty from Christopher Nkunku, the Blues faced fierce opposition from the third-place team in the Swiss Super League.
Servette’s Jeremy Guillemenot managed to level the score before halftime, putting Chelsea under pressure.
Thereafter, a header from Enzo Crivelli gave the hosts the lead, putting more pressure on the Blues.
Meanwhile, the Blues had their fair share of opportunities to put the game to bed, but ultimately had to rely on their defense to make it through the final whistle.
Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson had a goal disallowed and Cole Palmer’s brilliant attempt hit the bar. However, they managed to hang on for a 3-2 aggregate win, securing their spot in the next phase of the competition.
Chelsea’s inconsistency highlight need for a prolific goal-scorer; Victor Osimhen
Chelsea’s inconsistent performances in the Europa Conference League after a 6-2 victory against Wolves have underscored the urgent need for a prolific goal-scorer like Victor Osimhen.
The Blues’ frustrating loss to Servette, marked by missed opportunities and defensive lapses, has intensified their pursuit of the 25-year-old Nigerian striker.
The club’s push for Osimhen, who has consistently impressed in Serie A, has taken on added urgency with the transfer window closing.
With time running out, the Blues must act swiftly to address their shortcomings and secure the signatures of their top targets.
Latest Transfer News On Victor Osimhen
There are the latest reports revealing Al Ahli has agreed to a transfer fee worth €80 million package with Napoli for Victor Osimhen.
Also, Al Ahli has offered the Napoli striker a whopping salary structure of €30 million per season coupled with a four-year deal.
However, Victor Osimhen has not given the green light to join the Saudi Arabia Pro League giant, Al Ahli.
Chelsea may still get their hands on the Nigerian striker, with different reports saying Al Ahli has agreed to a transfer fee of €40 million for Brentford striker Ivan Toney.
The Saudi Arabia Pro League giant, Al Ahli, can only sign either Osimhen or Toney.
The stakes are high, and Chelsea’s transfer dealings in the final hours of the window will be crucial in shaping their European fortunes.
What’s next?
With less than 48 hours left in the transfer window, it remains to be seen if Chelsea will complete the deal to bring Osimhen to Stamford Bridge following Romelu Lukaku’s move to the Serie A Giants.
We are hopeful that the Blues will take advantage of the transfer deadline to secure the Nigerian goal scorer Victor Osimhen. We would love to hear your thoughts on this matter, so please share your comments below.
