Regardless if a miracle will happen or not, Frank Lampard knows he has work to do. If recent reports are anything to go by, he has chosen to first address the wing issue with Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze.
While players may succeed or fail, the Blues are following some proven paths from their recent past.
1. Samuel Chukwueze is 20-years-old. Lampard has been a great manager of talents despite not signing a player at the summer. And with youngsters he is usually highly successful.
2. The Nigeria international has an eye for goal. That has been one of the main problems with all of Chelsea's wingers. They have done little to help with the scoring burden.
3. The 2018/19 La Liga season was tough for Villarreal. The Yellow Submarine sunk to a lowly final position of 14th and managed just 10 wins all campaign. For much of the second half of the season, they were in a genuine relegation fight as European exploits took a heavy toll on their domestic form.
In the midst of managerial changes and a battle to maintain their top-flight status, there was at least one undeniable positive to emerge from the rubble of their torrid year.
Nigerian youngster Samuel Chukwueze emerged at the Estadio de la Cerámica as one the club's standout performers.
His explosive and highly effective displays from out wide played a significant role in helping keep El Submarino Amarillo out of danger towards the end of the season. His excellent form also earned him a place in the Nigeria side for the Africa Cup of Nations where he claimed the man-of-the-match award during a 2-1 win over South Africa.
4. He has scored three times and contributed two assists in 16 La Liga appearances for the Yellow Submarine this term.
5. Chukwueze, who was linked with both Liverpool and Manchester City earlier this year, has a contract with Villarreal until the summer of 2023.
He ticks all the boxes.
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