Chelsea’s display against Tottenham underlined why they should have pushed ahead with a bid for Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Paul Merson.
The ex-Arsenal star believes wantaway Manchester United forward Ronaldo would have perfectly suited the Blues’ approach on the weekend, as they squandered a late lead to draw 2-2.
With just three shots on target from 16 attempts, Merson was left wondering just how many opportunities the Portuguese veteran would have snaffled up had Chelsea completed a rumoured transfer move earlier in the summer.
He wrote for Sky Sports: “Chelsea were outstanding against Tottenham on Sunday, they dominated the match from start to finish, but they haven't got a goalscorer or centre-forward and that cost them three points.
“Despite their domination, Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris made just one save. That tells you all you need to know.
“I cannot believe they didn't or haven't gone in for Cristiano Ronaldo. He just ticks all of the boxes Chelsea are lacking.
“Playing for Chelsea is not like playing for Manchester United, who are working from the halfway line. Chelsea are on the edge of the box, dominating games.
“Chelsea have unbelievable wing-backs, they dominate football matches, if they were putting the ball into the box for Ronaldo I would dread to think how many goals he could score.”
