A new week begins and the search for a new number 9 continues at Chelsea.
Perhaps, this search may be ramped up even more over the forthcoming days, especially considering the deficiencies exposed in the latest Premier League fixture against Leeds United. The Blues' reliance on new signing Raheem Sterling to produce the goods week in, week out is a sign that forwards and attackers like Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and others are not doing enough when given the chance to shine.
"No, no," Thomas Tuchel responded in his post-match press conference when asked if a lack of a proper number 9 was the issue this weekend. Despite this admission, Tuchel and Todd Boehly now have time to rectify this glaring issue alongside others in the midfield and defence.
