As the Blues continue their reunion with new boss Frank Lampard certain deliberations and decisions were expected to be taken Belgian Super Star Eden Hazard has left the club to join childhood (dream) club Real Madrid leaving Chelsea with all to do in his absence.
Following Hazard’s departure, the number 10 jersey at Chelsea presented one of the major quests ahead of the new season with regards to who would be chosen to wear the illustrious Chelsea shirt worn previously by former England and Chelsea star Joe Cole. But the decision has been made all to William’s credit following his pedigree at the club even as we highlight the reasons why he was the right candidate for the Chelsea number 10 shirt.
The Brazilian Factor-
Willian was suitable for the (Chelsea) number 10 shirt as he’s proven capable on a couple of occasion for the Londoners. Chelsea playmaker Willian is of Brazilian origin, it made more sense even as he joins his compatriot like Neymar Jnr (at Paris Saint-German), Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) among the list of Brazilian attackers wearing the number 10 jersey as Brazilian players seem to be accustomed to the number 10 shirt. This is a welcome development for the player and his fans as we’ve seen Brazilian’s putting on the jersey in the same way the likes of Rivaldo and Ronaldinho wore the famous number for La Liga giants Barcelona and excelling tremendously. That’s the Brazilian connectivity and affinity for that famous number as he’s got the class and swag to thrive on the No.10 jersey.
Ward Off Interest-
As clubs around Europe monitor the state of Chelsea’s playmaker Willian anything is possible as clubs are linked to the player.
Handing the Brazilian the number 10 shirt is the best way to ward off interest from top clubs as that level of appreciation may be needed to keep the star longer at Stamford Bridge.
With the attacking flair he brings to the Chelsea side coupled with his free-kick and status at the club, the number 10 shirt should not be far from his reach. That’s what he really deserved with respect to the loyalty and individual brilliance he’s shown at the club since his move from Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk.
He Is Chelsea’s Best Player-
Eden Hazard’s departure might have opened the floor for several of Chelsea players to assert their influence and authority on the pitch. Following the Belgian’s exit, Willian comes closest to doing so even though Ross Barkley and N’golo Kante have done relatively well in the midfield for Chelsea.
The Brazilian is arguably Chelsea’s best player at the moment alongside Eden Hazard but with the Belgian’s departure, he is the main man in Frank Lampard new-look Chelsea team.
This is why he deserves the number 10 shirt as proof of his immense ability and stewardship to the Chelsea side along with national compatriot David Luiz and skipper Cesar Azpilicueta.
Chelsea fans will be pleased with Willian this season barring injuries as his technicality stands him as Chelsea’s best player on the pitch for sure.
