Chelsea leave biggest Nkunku transfer statement yet as £109m decision madeChelsea’s winless streak extends to four games after a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace. Enzo Maresca’s squad faces pressure from Newcastle and Manchester City in the race for a top-five finish. Maresca’s lack of substitutions and game management after the 60th minute remains a concern, as does his reluctance to utilize a significant portion of his expensive squad. The decision to substitute Nicolas Jackson for Marc Guiu over Christopher Nkunku highlights Nkunku’s dissatisfaction with his role. Maresca’s bold move to start Josh Acheampong at center-back over Axel Disasi suggests a shift in the defensive hierarchy. Chelsea’s need for a new striker and a more experienced center-back remains evident.
