Former Chelsea and Manchester City star, Shaun Wright-Phillips, has advised the Blues’ new boss Mauricio Pochettino to partner Christopher Nkunku with Romelu Lukaku in his attack next season.
Lukaku is set to return to Stamford Bridge this month following the expiration of his loan spell at Stamford Bridge.
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The Belgian’s future remains in the dark after rejecting a move to be sold to Saudi Arabia by the Blues’ owners.
Inter Milan wants another loan deal for the Belgium international but Chelsea want to sell outrightly.
However, Wright-Phillips sees Nkunku as a perfect partner for Lukaku under Pochettino next season.
“Last season, [having no striker] was their biggest crime,” Wright-Phillips told Metro UK.