Petit Backs Osimhen to Break Chelsea's No. 9 Curse

Emmanuel Petit, a former footballer, has expressed his belief that Victor Osimhen can help end Chelsea's long-standing struggles with finding a reliable number nine. Petit highlighted that Chelsea has faced difficulties in the central forward position since Didier Drogba's departure, with several high-profile signings failing to establish themselves as long-term solutions.

Osimhen, who is currently with Galatasaray after a spell at Napoli, is among the players being monitored by Chelsea for a potential move. Petit noted his surprise at Osimhen's choice to join Galatasaray instead of moving directly to the Premier League.

He praised Osimhen's playing style, physical demands, and mental strength, stating that he possesses the character needed to thrive under pressure. Petit believes that Osimhen's qualities could change the trend surrounding Chelsea's number nine position, which he referred to as a curse, and emphasized that Osimhen's background makes him well-suited for the Premier League.