re: SB Settle This: Pick Your Striker Edition

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Again, from what I saw of his goals, they were tap ins from excellent runs. Normally I'd applaud this, but again, when EPL teams pack the box he won't be that effective. I guess, to be fair, I didn't say who would best fit Chelsea. From that POV, I don't understand how Costa is going to help us that much.

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He's a physical striker who can be both a target man and a poacher. Hell Atletico's game this year involved a rotational target man, usually Raul Garcia but occasionally Costa, and a poacher. Costa has absolutely superb off-the-ball movement, and he's excellent at creating space. He'll open up space for midfield runners like no other striker Chelsea have. I think Mourinho is going to deploy him like Drogba. Chelsea might need to add a midfield runner to complement a player like Costa, as well as to improve their service into the box, as Costa will create chances by his movement alone.