Dries Mertens to Chelsea: Four ways Frank Lampard could use the Napoli forward

With just one day remaining on the January transfer window, Chelsea are still looking for their first signing. Napoli star Dries Mertens is thought to be that one signing. Frank Lampard looking for attacking reinforcement and he identified the Belgium international as perfect fit. Mertens scored 16 goals last season, while in his best season at the Serie A side he scored 28 goals. But how Mertens line-up at Chelsea if he was to be the signing? According to football.london, Lampard could use him up top, as he could add as a cover on the attack for the Blues. The forward has the ability to play on the wings, which gives Lampard a good option, and his preferred wing would be on the right. Mertens often plays on the left wing at Napoli, but at Chelsea, the issue is the amount of competition that is already there for that position. Another formation that Lampard has used at times is a 4-2-3-1, with Mason Mount playing behind Abraham. Mertens could also provide some cover in that position, with his creativity being a big part of his game. Join us on Telegram!

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