While Chelsea’s attacking responsibilities have mainly fallen on Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson—who had been in strong form recently—both have delivered impressive performances. Palmer has netted 13 goals and made 6 assists this season, while Jackson has contributed 9 goals and 3 assists.
In manager Enzo Maresca’s system, wingers are expected to contribute to the team’s goal-scoring, particularly when opponents prioritize defending centrally and crowding the box. Despite this, only Noni Madueke has scored more than three Premier League goals from the wing, with 5 goals in 18 appearances.
Potential Transfer Target
Reports from Fabrizio Romano suggest Chelsea are closely monitoring Borussia Dortmund’s 20-year-old winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. Liverpool and other Premier League clubs are also said to be interested. Although a summer move is likely, Chelsea might consider a January transfer to secure him before the competition intensifies. Bynoe-Gittens has made 23 appearances this season, scoring 9 goals and providing 5 assists in 1,519 minutes.
Bynoe-Gittens vs. Mudryk
With Mykhailo Mudryk’s Chelsea career stalling and his current suspension, Bynoe-Gittens could be a potential replacement. Mudryk has made 73 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 10 goals and assisting 9 times in 3,613 minutes. His impact has been underwhelming, and Bynoe-Gittens might offer a significant upgrade.
Statistical Comparison (per 90 mins):
| Stat | Bynoe-Gittens | Mudryk |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0.54 | 0.32 |
| Assists | 0.18 | 0.16 |
| xG (Expected Goals) | 0.22 | 0.19 |
| xAG (Expected Assists) | 0.17 | 0.44 |
| Progressive Carries | 6.53 | 5.26 |
| Progressive Passes | 1.80 | 1.75 |
| Shots Taken | 2.38 | 1.75 |
| Key Passes | 1.20 | 2.28 |
| Shot-Creating Actions | 3.60 | 3.68 |
| Successful Take-Ons | 3.80 | 1.58 |
Bynoe-Gittens surpasses Mudryk in several key areas, including goals per 90 minutes (0.54 vs. 0.32), shots taken (2.38 vs. 1.75), and xG (0.22 vs. 0.19), showcasing his stronger goal-scoring threat. While Mudryk has slightly more creative output in terms of key passes, Bynoe-Gittens outperforms him in progressive carries, take-ons, and shot-creating actions.
Given these stats, Bynoe-Gittens presents an exciting prospect for Chelsea—offering a dynamic attacking option that could help break down stubborn defensive setups, something Chelsea has struggled with recently. Whether in January or the summer, a forward like Bynoe-Gittens could be just what Chelsea need.
