Chelsea spent big money again on new signings in the recent summer transfer window, however not all of them are currently being looked at as positive deals.
To go alongside a window where the Blues made more from player sales than any club before them, they brought in a variety of new players both before and after the Club World Cup.
Joao Pedro and Liam Delap made their mark out in the United States, while Estevao Willian has been an exciting addition since his high-profile move was finally confirmed.
The same cannot be said so far for the addition of Jamie Gittens, who after starting the Premier League opener against Crystal Palace has only started one since in the competition.
Photo by Robin Jones/Getty ImagesChelsea told Jamie Gittens signing was a ‘strange move’
The former Borussia Dortmund man is yet to find the net in a Chelsea shirt, and Blues fans have criticised Gittens for the role he has played at Stamford Bridge so far.
Pundit Alan Smith has criticised the business done by Chelsea to bring in the winger, and is a deal that summed up some of the deals they’ve done in recent years.
He said: to The Metro: “Who knows how Chelsea feel when it comes to these comings and goings. Jamie Gittens hasn’t been an upgrade though, he’s just been disappearing up blind alleys, and we’ve not seen the best form from him yet.
“That was a strange move. It felt unusual at the time, and it looks even more out of place now. But that’s Chelsea at the moment, isn’t it?”
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty ImagesGittens showing signs of improvements
Gittens was called upon as a late sub when Chelsea were chasing a winner against Liverpool in their last Premier League game.
The Englishman certainly made an impact in the time he was on the pitch, and he was part of the combination which created Estevao’s winning goal.
The Brazilian stole all the headlines from the game, however Gittens’ impact should not be understated, especially for a player who has struggled since his arrival in London.
He certainly has a long way to go, however there should be no appetite for supporters to give up on their new signing yet.