Chelsea is in talks about signing a “gem” who can usurp Jackson and Modric

Chelsea They have scored just four goals in their last five Premier League matches, three of those four goals were scored Cole PalmerThe other is a free kick from the club captain. Reece James.

while Nicholas Jackson The season started well, He scored nine goals and provided four assists in the 21 matches he playedthere have been droughts (including this current five-rounder) for the striker. Despite the 23-year-old's impressive play, he has still managed to miss some important chances this season, which has cost the Blues at times.

This has led many fans to call for another striker option alongside Jackson, who perhaps could offer something different from the bench. With the January window open, Chelsea managers can certainly make that happen this month.

Searching for a Chelsea striker

according to Reports from BildChelsea are interested in Bayern Munich striker Matthijs Thiel and have already made contact with the player's camp. On the other hand, Bayern Munich are interested in Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, which could have a knock-on effect.

The 19-year-old can play as a striker, but also as a winger (on both sides), often getting minutes as a left winger for the German giants in his limited opportunities so far. Latest campaign, tel He participated in 41 matches under Thomas TuchelHe scored ten goals and provided six assists and totaled 1,406 minutes played, with 24 of his 41 appearances coming from the left flank.

He only has a phone He has made 12 appearances so far this season under new coach Vincent KompanyHe has yet to score any goal or assist in the 351 minutes he played.

How Tel compares to Nicholas Jackson

As previously mentioned, Jackson has started the season well, with Maresca impressing the Senegal international for his ball-handling skills (aside from scoring goals), along with his off-the-ball movement and work rate to help the team with their overall play. Both inside and outside possession.

Till is one option who could play as a centre-forward for Chelsea, in a similar way to Jackson, dropping back to play alongside Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandes in a five-shaped midfield (with Moises Caicedo and one of the inverted full-backs, usually at the base of the midfield), but He also runs at the back and gets into the penalty area to finish off chances.

When you compare Jackson and Till's metrics (from last season, as it gives a better understanding with a better sample size of minutes played), you can see that Till actually ranks as slightly more accurate with a 0.17 goals/shot ratio, compared to Jackson's. Ratio 0.16. This also takes into account that Tel has a slightly higher shot volume per 90, with 3.75 shots per 90 compared to Jackson's 3.33.

Despite being slightly smaller (at 6-foot-1 compared to Jackson's 6-foot-1), the 19-year-old also wins more aerial duels than Jackson with 1.05 compared to 0.58, which is an important metric to analyze when looking at a striker. alternative. Senegalese international options.

One area where the Blues will know they can improve is ensuring they capitalize on their creative quality from the likes of Palmer, Pedro Neto, Jadon Sancho and Enzo Fernandes, who can all provide great crosses and long balls into the box.

Having a striker who can add aerial prowess would give Maresca another attacking tool to utilize in his team, while potentially usurping Jackson in the near future.

Comparison between Mykhailo Modric and Matisse Thiel

But Tel is not just an option for a striker. As previously mentioned, he played more of his matches for Bayern on the left flank under Tuchel, showing his versatility and how his skill set can translate to different areas on the pitch.

Comparisons like Marcus Rashford and Cody Jacobo come to mind, with a taller winger, who can play as a centre-forward, using their goal-scoring instincts and athleticism to thrive.

Being right-footed, it allows Till to get inside and take shots with his stronger foot, something that has already become his trademark at such a young age thanks to his excellent ball striking. Another example of this is Kylian Mbappé, who played as a left winger and striker, but loves to break in from the left, and often reaches the best shooting areas from that position.

One weakness for Till as a winger, is his lack of range when it comes to crosses, often opting to apply directed crosses into the box, rather than a variety of scrambled/scrambled attempts alongside them. This is similar to his key passing, which is often similar compared to having a more creative range, especially when you consider how technically creative Tel is when dribbling and shooting.

The phone is rated as “An absolute gem” Written by Jacek Kulig, praises the youngster's production at such a young age for Bayern. His combination of speed and power allows him to be an outlet from the wing, while also having the quality to drift inside, link up play and get big from runs, and he aspires to be that type From the winger who scores goals.

Whether Till plays as a striker or as a left-wing option, the addition of the 19-year-old would certainly provide Maresca with another different option than they already have, allowing for changes to be made to impact games sooner.