Chelsea supporters in the Transfer Tavern are eagerly awaiting new signings following the arrivals of Willy Caballero and Antonio Rudiger.
Our resident Blues fans are expecting an important transfer window as the Chelsea prepare to compete on all four fronts next season.
The lack of European Football last season enabled Conte to operate with a smaller squad; now he requires greater depth to ensure that the Champions can cope with the demands of playing in four competitions.
Consequently, further reinforcements are required.
Chelsea’s need for a striker is apparent, with Costa’s probable departure looking likelier by the day and having lost the battle to sign Romelu Lukaku, the Blues must act promptly.
Alvaro Morata, Andrea Belotti and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have all been names touted with a move to Chelsea by our landlord here in the Tavern.
Our landlord has decided to focus on Aubameyang, so here are THREE stats that prove that the Gabon striker would be an excellent addition….
Stat 1: 31 league goals in 32 league games
To flaunt a ratio of almost a goal every game in one of the most competitive leagues in football is utterly sensational, yet this is exactly what the 28-year-old achieved with Borussia Dortmund last season.
He finished the campaign as the division’s top scorer, and while his efforts did not lead to a league title, his goal tally is demonstrative of his significance to the Dortmund cause.
The last time a Chelsea striker came close to scoring 30 league goals in a season, was Didier Drogba in the 2009-10 season when the Blues won the double under the management of Carlo Ancelotti.
If Aubameyang can emulate that achievement in England, he could establish himself as one of the best strikers in the league.
Stat 2: 7 goals in 9 Champions League games
A question that is frequently raised of strikers at the highest level is if they’re able to transform their League form onto the European stage.
Diego Costa is a prime example of a player who has failed to emulate his league form in the Champions League.
Once again, the fact that Aubameyang can flaunt a ratio of almost a goal per game in the most prestigious club competition is a reliable indicator of his tremendous ability and aptitude for scoring goals.
Stat 3: 2.5 shots inside the penalty area
Chelsea has historically had players with superb ability to shoot from distance; their current squad is no exception.
Many of Chelsea’s goals last season were scored from outside the box.
Nonetheless, the Blues are also renowned for their remarkable ability on the counter-attack.
This is where Aubameyang excels, to have a player of his pace and prowess inside the box would provide Chelsea’s attack with another dimension.
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