Mauricio Pochettino says his religion in Armando Broja might cease him signing a brand new striker after Chelsea failed in its bid to prise Michael Olise from Crystal Palace.
Palace ahead Olise turned down the prospect to hitch Chelsea this week, penning a brand new contract simply days after Pochettino’s membership reportedly supplied to pay his £35 million ($44 million) launch clause.
Missing out on France Under-21 worldwide Olise leaves Pochettino’s squad nonetheless seemingly missing in attacking choices.
A knee damage sustained by close-season signing Christopher Nkunku will rule out the previous Leipzig star till December.
But Blues boss Pochettino is ready for Albania striker Broja to return from the knee damage that has saved him out because the finish of final 12 months.
Pochettino mentioned he can be reluctant to enter the marketplace for a participant that may restrict Broja’s first-team possibilities.
“I think at the same time we are keeping one or two eyes on Armando Broja because I think we can’t forget him,” Pochettino informed reporters on Friday.
“We cannot stop him, and to bring some profile of player than can stop his evolution. We really believe in him. We know him very well. He can be a really important striker for Chelsea. We need to be careful.”
Broja performed 18 occasions for Chelsea final season earlier than getting injured, scoring as soon as in a 3-0 in opposition to Wolves in October.
That adopted his profitable mortgage spell at Southampton the earlier marketing campaign the place he netted 9 occasions in 38 appearances.
Nicolas Jackson is at the moment the one match striker accessible to Pochettino.
But after a switch window spree that has seen the membership spend in extra of £350 million, together with the £53 million seize of Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia on Friday, Pochettino needs his squad to indicate its flexibility.
“We’re working of course, seeing all the options that we can manage in the market. All clubs are doing the same as us,” Pochettino mentioned.
“We’re disappointed with the situation of Christopher because he should be a very important player for us, helping Nico Jackson to score goals. But that is football and we need to accept that situation.”
Pochettino was additionally requested for his response to experiences that a few of his squad see him as extra of buddy than a supervisor.
“I am not happy with this,” he mentioned. “Tell me the names of the players, because there’s something wrong if I am more friend than coach. No, I understand the situation. To be strong like a coach, in the same time you can be friendly. You can be honest and be tough, and in the way that we can approach today, all the young guys can be my kids. I prefer to be a better coach than a better friend.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com