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“Never looked like scoring”- Garth Crooks highlights a major problem in Chelsea star’s game after Man City loss

Garth Crooks outlines major Chelsea flaw following their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City

BBC pundit Garth Crooks highlighted a significant issue for Chelsea in their recent 1-0 loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. The Blues had several clear-cut opportunities, particularly for Nicolas Jackson, but failed to capitalize on any of them.

Despite Mauricio Pochettino’s tactical setup effectively neutralizing City and creating numerous scoring opportunities, Chelsea’s players lacked the clinical finishing touch required to convert those chances into goals.

Ultimately, their inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities proved costly, as Bernardo Silva’s 84th-minute goal secured victory for Pep Guardiola’s side, sending them to their second consecutive FA Cup final, where they will once again face Manchester United.

If Jackson had converted those chances, the outcome of the match could have been different, potentially leading Chelsea to their second domestic cup final under Pochettino’s first season as manager.

Looking ahead to next season, it’s evident that we need a reliable, experienced striker in good form. Jackson cannot shoulder the responsibility of being our primary striker and leading the line alone. We require strikers with the technical ability to confidently take on goalkeepers and defenders in one-on-one situations, with the belief in their ability to place the ball precisely where they want.

Jackson’s tendency to hesitate on the field instead of capitalizing on scoring opportunities has been a significant factor in his lack of goals this season. Therefore, we must seek out a striker who exudes confidence and can decisively finish matches, particularly in crucial moments like these.

Should Chelsea try to bring in Viktor Gyokeres next season? (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

We will need to evaluate our possibilities and enter the market for our upcoming campaign. Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen are potential options. We won’t change our style since Gyökeres plays similarly to Jackson but is far more polished and a better killer. His instinct in front of the goal could prove decisive in the grand scheme of things.

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Given the amounts we have spent so far, Chelsea cannot afford to go big on a goalscorer who is not up to the task. Whoever comes in this summer, they will need to make an instant and telling impact in Blue.

Rajarshi Shukla

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