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Thomas Tuchel can deploy attacking solution vs West Ham amid Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang transfer

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel already has a solution to the Blues' attacking woes following the signing of former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Chelsea have had a busy summer transfer window after signing a total of eight new first team players, with Tuchel's squad now confirmed heading into a busy period of fixtures. Aubameyang will not be able to start for his new side straight away as he recovers from a broken jaw injury, meaning the Blues' struggles in attack could continue.

Kai Havertz hasn't scored for Chelsea so far this season and fans are growing impatient with the German forward with the Blues sat 10th in the Premier League table. Tuchel will be hoping his new signing can recover from injury swiftly, but the Chelsea boss already has a solution to solve the west Londoners' issues in attack.

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Armando Broja is yet to start a fixture for Chelsea this season despite Tuchel convincing the Albanian striker to stay at Stamford Bride after this week's opponents, West Ham, were keen on signing the youngster. Broja spent last term on loan with Southampton, with Tuchel's side falling to defeat against the Saints last time out in the Premier League.

With Havertz failing to perform in attack, the Chelsea boss will surely be considering dropping the German and giving Broja a start against the Hammers. The 21-year-old registered two assists last seasons against David Moyes' side for the Saints, one in the league and one in the FA Cup showing he can make a difference against the Hammers.

West Ham picked up an impressive draw against Tottenham on Wednesday night and could prove a difficult test for Tuchel's side this weekend, with the Blues in need of a strong performance and positive result. Aubameyang is set for a period of time on the sidelines whilst Havertz's form continues to raise questions over his starting spot in the team, and now could be the perfect time for Broja to be handed a start and show his quality.

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