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5 steps to solving Chelsea’s striker situation

By Tyler Strauss

FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 27: Head Coach Antonio Conte looks on during the Italy training session at the club's training ground at Coverciano on March 27, 2016 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 27: Head Coach Antonio Conte looks on during the Italy training session at the club's training ground at Coverciano on March 27, 2016 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) /
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NAPLES, ITALY – MARCH 20: Gonzalo Higuain of Napoli celebrates his goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Genoa CFC at Stadio San Paolo on March 20, 2016 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
NAPLES, ITALY – MARCH 20: Gonzalo Higuain of Napoli celebrates his goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Genoa CFC at Stadio San Paolo on March 20, 2016 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images) /

Step 5: Buy a World Class Striker

Chelsea need to add another productive striker to their ranks. While Diego Costa is more than capable of carrying the load, he’s not a guarantee to be on the pitch. He needs help.

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Whether Conte will elect to move to a two-striker system remains to be seen. If this is the case, he will absolutely need a reinforcement. However, even if he elects to stick with Costa as the loan striker, he needs a replacement that won’t represent a drop off in talent. Chelsea need another prolific goalscorer up top.

Gonzalo Higuain represents one option, though he would cost the Blues a pretty penny to bring to Stamford Bridge. Higuain has quite the reputation in Serie A and seems to be scoring goals for fun. He would be a strong addition to the Blues, if he can be convinced into leaving Napoli.

Looking past the Argentine, Javier Hernandez wouldn’t be a bad option. Currently plying his trade with Bayer Leverkusen, the “Little Pea” is scoring goals at a premium in the Bundesliga. While he won’t be known for his size, Chicharito finds the gaps and always seems to be at the right place at the right time.

Furthermore, he would be a good super sub for Chelsea, as Sir Alex utilized him during his time with Manchester United. He would be a good buy for the Blues.

Chelsea are also linked with the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Antoine Griezmann and Mauro Icardi. All of these would be good alternatives, provided they could be convinced to join the West Londoners.

Overall, this is one area the Blues must invest in. Sure up the offensive reinforcements and goals won’t be as hard to come by next season.

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