“Something to think about” – Cundy names Chelsea ace Maresca should play as striker amid injury crisis

“A Bold Tactical Shift? Cundy’s Eye-Opening Solution for Chelsea’s Striker Crisis”

Chelsea finds itself in the midst of an attacking dilemma, with injuries to key strikers leaving manager Enzo Maresca scrambling for answers. Amid this crisis, former Blues defender Jason Cundy has proposed a strikingly unconventional yet thought-provoking solution—deploying an unexpected figure up front.

Rather than securing reinforcements in the January transfer window, Chelsea chose restraint, opting not to invest in a new striker despite links to promising talents such as Liam Delap and Benjamin Šeško. Their strategy hinged on making attacking acquisitions a priority in the summer. However, with crucial months ahead, Maresca must find a way to keep his side firing.

Cundy’s Unconventional Striker Proposal

This decision has now come back to haunt Chelsea, as both Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu suffered injuries during the dramatic deadline-day clash against West Ham. While Maresca acknowledged Guiu’s extended spell on the sidelines, the real shock came with the revelation that Jackson’s hamstring injury will keep him out until April.

With limited attacking options, Christopher Nkunku has been forced to lead the line in recent matches, including both encounters against Brighton. However, his lack of influence—managing just a single touch inside the opposition’s box during the FA Cup tie—has fueled criticism, with former Chelsea player Craig Burley labeling him a disappointing investment.

Cundy’s suggestion could be the unexpected solution Chelsea desperately needs. But will Maresca dare to take the risk and shake up his attacking approach? As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on Stamford Bridge to see if innovation triumphs over adversity.