I know it's still too early to predict how the season is going to pan out, I just can't help but envisage which of Chelsea's current attacker will be instrumental for the blues come the end of the campaign.

Chelsea meant business this season by recruiting top talents across Europe. Three from France (Thiago Silva 36, Edouard Mendy 28 and Malang Sarr 21). Two from Germany (Timo Werner 24 and Kai Havertz 21). One each from England (Ben Chiwell 23) and Netherland (Hakim Ziyech 27).

With all these new talents added to the mix of a side that finished fourth in the league last season, Chelsea will only become more fearsome and too hot to handle if they all gel together for the greater cause. At least, we hope so.

But in football history, we have seen players that have performed extremely well for their previous clubs, failed to replicate those feats in their new clubs. Chelsea in particular, have made expensive signings in the past with only somewhat numbers that had gone on to achieve big things and cement their legacy at Stamford Bridge.

In recent times we have seen the likes of Hazard £32m, Diego Costa £35, Oscar £25m, Mata £23.5, £Willian £30, Matic £21, Kante £32, Fabregas £31, and co., come in their first season, performed to their very best and helped the club win a lot. But same cannot be said of Bakayoko £40m, Drinkwater £35, Emerson £27, Cuadrado £27, Morata £60 and more recently, Kepa £72m.

With this in mind, it will be interesting to see how these new signings - Ziyech (attacker), Werner (attacker), Havertz (attacker), Silva (defender), Chiwell (defender) and Mendy (goalkeeper), perform for Chelsea in their debut season, whether they will flop or deliver the kind of performances that made them highly sought-after at their former clubs.

But its the attacking area that we focus our analysis to see which of Chelsea's current forward will make the most impact this season;

1. Christian Pulisic

Similar to new arrivals, the American signed for a whooping £58m and initially struggled to find his footing in the premier league. Later, he went on to score 10 goals (9 in the EPL) and contributed 5 assists in 19 appearances in all competition for Chelsea last season.

His few appearances so far since joining the blues is as a result of his recurring hamstring problems that has being well documented across his playing days. Apparently, he has missed Chelsea's opening matches due to same injury concerns, leaving the blues boss to keep sweating on his fitness.

Their is going to be strong competition in Chelsea's attacking department if all new and existing options are fit. Time will tell if the American can stay on his feet for that long judging by history. But one thing is sure, that if he can keep his fitness going for long spells, he can be consistent for Chelsea and reach double figures in the premier league for the first time.

Verdict: 10 goals and 4 assists in his first season is a good return but he will need to up that tally in order to outshine his other attacking counterparts. The big question will be whether he can continue from where he stopped last season when he fully recovers. It will definitely take him some time to clear match rustiness, perhaps the competition for attacking places in the blues team may see him bring his super-sub Captain America-esque performances.

2. Hakim Ziyech

The Moroccan is an exciting left wing attacker that performed consistently for his former side, Ajax. He is not your regular goalscorer compared to other Chelsea's arrivals as he has only reached double figure in goals for Ajax in only one since he joined them (2018/2019 - 19 goals). But it's his ability to set up his teammates that has made him a serious contender for Lampard first team when fully fit.

He had an average of 13 assists per season in the last three seasons for his former club. He made 12 assists in just 21 appearances last season before the Dutch league was halted due to the pandemic. He had never failed to reach double figures in assists in his career since 2014-2015 season. Only in his first professional debut season (2013-2014), did he managed just 9 assists in 28 appearances at SC Heerenveen.

He will surely be a mainstay in Frank Lampard's team, offering more experience at 27 years of age. Even, Lampard is in awe of the talented playmaker's super left foot as he said he can't wait to see more of his 'ridiculous' passes, as was revealed by former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, in a close chat with the blues manager.

Verdict: Ziyech will surely be the one to watch out for with his exquisite passing accuracy. He looked sharp in his first outing for the blues by setting up Chelsea's only goal in the 1-1 friendly draw against Brighton, before his eventual exit due to injury. Will definitely shine and slot in seamlessly with other attacking teammates. But like Pulisic, he will need some luck to keep injuries off his trail if he is going to make any significant impact this season.

3. Kai Havertz

The £71m signing from Bayer Leverkusen made his senior stint in the Bundesliga at a very young age of 17 years in 2016-2017 season, which he registered 4 goals and 5 assists in 15 appearances. His breakthrough season came during the 2018-2019 season at 18 years of age, where he scored 17 times and assisted 3 for his team. He scored 12 goals and assisted another 6 in 29 apps in last season before Chelsea came calling for his services.

The 6' 2" attacking youngster is a promised wonder kid that Chelsea went all out to meet the heavy price fee on his head set by his former club. There is so much expectation on him to justify his talent and repay the investment for his current club. But it is obvious he will need some decent time to settle into his new club properly in order to find his footing.

Frank Lampard has backed him to get his rhythm soon once he gains the necessary fitness and team bonding lacking from his play in earlier matches. His recent splurge of a hat-trick against Championship side, Barnsley is a huge relief from the pressure built by his earlier struggles and will help set the tone for a very bright future about to be unfolded at Stamford Bridge.

Verdict: Havertz will not have it so easy in the premier league this season. There is more to learn and more hard work to put in. Physically, he needs to toughen up as English defenders will give him a run for his money in tights combats. Though, there is this aura about his play that you can sense that once he starts acclimatizing to the ruggedness of the EPL, he will be Chelsea's go-to man as the season unravels.
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