It is very clear that Chelsea have a lot of problems at the moment. A lot has been said about their defensive frailties this season in the absence of Levi Colwill. But on the other hand, the Blues have been just as bad going forward as well. Without Cole Palmer, Enzo Maresca's does not seem to have a player capable of making things happen.
Joao Pedro started life brilliantly at Chelsea and for a while, it felt like he could do nothing wrong. But his form has faded away over the last couple of months. In fact, he has not even had a shot on target.
Is that because of his own dip in form? Is it due to Maresca's system, which has not presented him with quality chances? Could it be a result of the niggling fitness issue that he is believed to be dealing with? Or is it a combination of all those things?
There are a lot of questions, as you can see. But one thing is pretty clear. Chelsea need to find an answer to their issues in front of goal and as soon as possible if they want to save their season. Interestingly, it looks like they have their eyes set on a Bundesliga striker who has started this campaign brilliantly.
Chelsea 'pushing hard' to sign striker wanted by Barcelona
As reported by Fichajes, Chelsea are pushing hard for the signing of Fisnik Asllani. They are not the only ones. Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are doing the same while Barcelona want him as well.
Asllani has been superb this season. In 8 Bundesliga matches, he has 5 goals and an assist. That is impressive from the 23-year-old TSG Hoffenheim and Kosovo international striker.
Signing Asllani might provide the same problems though. He is another player who does not have a large sample size of success. Even last season, he was out on loan in the second division of German football. Is that the solution to Chelsea's problems? Or do they need someone who has proven that he can score goals for a team that will face a low block week in and week out?
Under the new ownership, Chelsea seem too intent on reinventing the wheel and rewriting the rulebook on how to recruit talent to build a successful team. But after three-plus seasons of complete mediocrity, it might be time to go back to the basics.