Chelsea is determined to put an end to Tottenham’s unbeaten start in the Premier League on Monday evening, and two Chelsea players have been suggested by Peter Crouch and Paul Merson as essential starters for Mauricio Pochettino against Tottenham. Ange Postecoglou’s side will host Chelsea in North London in what promises to be a high-profile Premier League showdown.
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Chelsea comes into the game on the heels of a 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers in the Carabao Cup, while Tottenham, having enjoyed a few extra days of rest, seeks to extend their four-game winning streak following a 2-1 triumph over Crystal Palace last weekend.
The west London team is determined to halt Tottenham’s unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign, although this endeavor may prove challenging. Peter Crouch has advised Mauricio Pochettino to include Cole Palmer in the starting lineup for the match, emphasizing the young player’s impressive performance during the encounter with Brentford. Crouch also expressed his admiration for Palmer as a player.
Paul Merson, on the other hand, pointed out Raheem Sterling as a potential threat for Tottenham. He highlighted Sterling’s outstanding performance against Arsenal and anticipated that if he could replicate that level of play, he could pose a threat to Tottenham on the counter-attack.
Both Sterling and Palmer, whose combined cost amounts to nearly £100 million, were brought to Chelsea as part of a comprehensive transformation of the team under Todd Boehly’s ownership. In the lead-up to the London derby on Monday night, Ange Postecoglou was questioned about Chelsea’s substantial spending on new signings. In response, he stated that he did not necessarily believe that spending vast amounts of money was the solution. He emphasized the importance of squad balance, player commitment, and building a cohesive team rather than simply acquiring the best players in the world.
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According to Postecoglou, having a squad with the right chemistry is essential, and spending endless money to acquire top players is not the answer. He stressed that it’s crucial to have players who may not play every game but can make a significant impact when called upon because they align with the team’s goals. Postecoglou emphasized that finding the right balance and chemistry within the team is more important than simply acquiring the 24 best players globally, as it does not necessarily lead to success.
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