Former Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly has sparked debate after reportedly urging his old club to consider a surprise move for former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, who is currently playing in Saudi Arabia.
Desailly’s recommendation is said to be based on ***CHELSEA***’s need for a physically dominant striker capable of stretching defenses. Speaking in recent media appearances, the former France international highlighted Nunez’s athleticism and work rate as qualities that could benefit Liam Rosenior’s system, particularly in transition-heavy matches
‘I’m pleased to see him wanting to come back to European football – it shows money isn’t everything,’ Desailly told Footitalia.
‘A club like Chelsea, or the new Manchester United, would be best for him. He needs to be surrounded by established, confident players who know they’re going to play every weekend and who will give him the ball on the first intention.
‘That’s the small detail – when he makes a run, he needs to get the ball immediately. Otherwise he loses confidence quickly. I would actually recommend Núñez for Chelsea. He’s a very good player, a smart player – he just needs the right environment to perform,’ Desailly added.
‘When Liverpool identified his potential they knew what they had statistically. But when you start on a bad note, the confidence disappears and the consideration from those around you follows.
‘It’s like Dennis Bergkamp going to Inter Milan – things went completely wrong. Or Roberto Carlos in his early days, shooting the ball into the stands. The confidence wasn’t there.
‘That’s what happened to Núñez at Liverpool. But the quality is still there.
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