Chelsea are confident they can beat the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid to Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, according to reports. And it’s definitely easy to see why. The Norway international has been in sensational form this season, scoring 27 goals from as many appearances across all competitions.
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If Werner continues to struggle, it’s hard to imagine Tuchel standing by him. Especially with the likes of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Christian Pulisic, Kai Havertz and Mason Mount also capable of playing along the frontline.
A big contribution between now and the end of the season is definitely needed if he’s to prove his critics wrong.
Chelsea duo Tammy Abraham and Timo Werner could struggle after Erling Haaland arrival (Image: GETTY)
Tammy Abraham
There’s a good player in Abraham, who has shown on occasions he’s got what it takes to be a Chelsea hit.
But, like Giroud and Werner, the consistency is lacking.
Tuchel recently claimed the England international was struggling to live up to his expectations and, right now, he’s at a crucial moment in his Stamford Bridge.
For a player aiming to be a key figure for Gareth Southgate at Euro 2020 this summer, he needs to step up now.
Because, if he doesn’t, he may find himself even further down Tuchel’s pecking order than he currently is.
Chelsea signing Erling Haaland would plunge Olivier Giroud down the pecking order (Image: GETTY)
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"It is obvious that everybody is looking at Erling as one of those potential new future stars because it's so difficult to do what he does at his age at his level," he said.
"He will be one of the future stars of the next decade because we see that stars such as Ibrahimovic, Ronaldo and Messi are coming to an age where everyone asks themselves: 'How long can we still enjoy them?' So everyone is looking for the new generation.
"Only a maximum of 10 clubs can afford to buy [Haaland] and give the platform you would like after you've been in Dortmund… and four of those clubs are in [England].
"I don't think there's a sports director or trainer in the world who would say 'not interested'.
“It's like saying: 'Is there a Formula 1 team who would not be interested in having Lewis Hamilton?'"