Enzo Maresca maybe He ruled his team out of the title raceBut make no mistake, his Chelsea The aspect is very much in the mix.
After Chelsea's 2-1 win over Brentford, the team is only two points away from league leaders Liverpool Premier League table And the blues now Top form guide.
A big part of their success this season has been due to their fluidity in attack, which they currently are Top scorer in the English Premier League With an impressive average of 37 2.31 goals per match and They failed to score in only 6% of their matches.
Players like Cole Palmer, Nicholas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez They have received praise for their performances this season. However, it looks like the striker's days may be numbered at the club, with the owner Todd Buhle They're looking to shell out money again to try to get top honors.
Chelsea announces a replacement for Mykhailo Modric
Mykhaylo Modric He has endured a difficult time since arriving at Stamford Bridge, and this season the Ukrainian winger in particular has struggled for form and minutes under coach Mareska.
Modric has risen Only seven matches Chelsea are in the league and have yet to score a goal or assist, though He scored three times in the conference league.
It went from bad to worse for him too, as it did for Modric as well according to Sky Sports 'Temporarily suspended' by the FA due to a 'negative result' In a urine sample.
It seems that Maresca and Buhle's patience has finally run out with the winger and according to Spanish reports in recent days, Chelsea are reportedly set to sign Barcelona winger Rafinha As an alternative to Modric.
Rafinha He has been in scintillating form for Barcelona this season and has been described by journalist Dougie Critchley as “The best player in Europe in 24/25.”
A deal for the Brazilian winger will not be easy for the Blues, with Barcelona expected to demand around £85m. Rafinha would certainly give Chelsea another attacking option and he already has Premier League experience from his time with Leeds.
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Rafinha will give Modric a promotion
Brazilian winger Ravena has lit up the Spanish League and Europe this season. He scored 11 goals in 18 league matches And another addition He contributed eight goals in just six Champions League matches.
If Chelsea can seal a deal with current club Barcelona, Rafinha would certainly offer an upgrade to current winger Modric.
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Rafinha vs Modric season 24/25 |
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Statistics (per 90) |
Rafinha |
Modric |
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Objectives |
11 |
0 |
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Helps |
6 |
0 |
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Progressive passes |
4.88 |
2.94 |
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Shots on goal |
1.44 |
0.6 |
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Complete the pass |
69.7% |
66.7% |
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Crosses |
101 |
7 |
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Goal creation procedures |
0.9 |
0 |
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Statistics via FBref |
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Rafinha is clearly leading the way in terms of his goal contributions 11 goals And six assists compared to Modric's failure to get off the mark in either. The Brazilian seems to be more active in the final third as well 94 more crosses Introduction f 0.9 Procedures for creating goals Compared with Ukrainian 0.
Furthermore, Ravenha's overall game will be more accurate with Complete a top pass and a progressive passing meter, which suits Maresca's possession-based playing style.
If Chelsea can secure the signing of one of Europe's most in-form players, something extra may be needed to propel them to a first league title since 2017.
