Friday, November 22, 2024

Jhon Duran Chelsea transfer can give Enzo Maresca’s attack a whole new edge

Must read

Three minutes was all Jhon Duran needed to have a huge say on Aston Villa’s Premier League clash against Liverpool in the final week of the 2023/24 Premier League season. Introduced in the 79th minute with Unai Emery’s side trailing 3-1, the Colombian was on the scoresheet six minutes after his introduction with his drilled effort finding the bottom corner of Alisson’s goal.

Three minutes later and Villa had managed to rescue a point with Duran getting the better of the Brazilian once again. There was certainly a touch of fortune about the striker’s goal as Moussa Diaby’s pass cannoned off his thigh and went in but his contribution inside 180 second-half seconds highlighted just what he can bring to the pitch.




Duran causes chaos and unpredictability, making him an absolute nightmare for opposition defenders. Villa captain John McGinn made that point perfectly clear in his post-match interview with Sky Sports (via Birmingham World).

“This place got us going when we got the second goal. It’s a brilliant effort. Big Jhon is a bit nuts at times. He’s a nightmare sometimes to have in your team, but he’s got moments of quality,” said the Scotsman.

“Okay, the second goal [an accidental chip over Alisson] was not about quality, but the first one was a top finish. We will need to try to keep his feet on the ground the next couple of days.”

Linked with a surprise move to Chelsea in the January transfer window, Duran appears to be on the Blues’ radar once again as they look to bring in a new striker this summer. According to The Telegraph, Chelsea have rekindled their interest in the youngster with Benjamin Sesko now set to remain with RB Leipzig rather than seal a move to the Premier League.

READ MORE: Jhon Duran and the Benjamin Sesko transfer alternatives Chelsea can sign for Enzo Maresca

READ MORE: Benjamin Sesko makes Arsenal and Chelsea transfer decision as massive bombshell dropped

Latest article