Under Rosenior, Chelsea have attempted to implement an aggressive defensive strategy, but recent results suggest the current personnel are struggling to adapt. The Blues have suffered four consecutive defeats in all competitions, shipping 12 goals in that span. Cole believes Van de Ven’s recovery pace is exactly what the manager needs to make his system work effectively.
“Micky van de Ven from Tottenham,” Cole stated when discussing potential targets, perThe Sun. “I think he’s looking like he wants to leave and I think he would be a brilliant addition for Chelsea. They want to play that high line and you need a defender with pace and, you know, a good one-on-one defender. He’s brilliant.”