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Victor Osimhen Tipped to Break Chelsea's No.9 Curse

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Adam Moha

01 May 2026 1 Min

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Victor Osimhen tipped to break Chelsea's No.9 curse by former Blues midfielder Emmanuel Petit, who believes the Nigerian striker has the personality and mentality to succeed at Stamford Bridge.

Victor Osimhen Tipped to Break Chelsea's No.9 Curse
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Victor Osimhen Backed to Break No.9 'Curse' at Chelsea

Former Blues Midfielder Emmanuel Petit Tips Osimhen for Success

Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes Victor Osimhen has the personality and mentality needed to succeed at Stamford Bridge and follow in Didier Drogba's footsteps.

Chelsea's Long-Standing No.9 Struggles

Chelsea have struggled for years to replace the impact of Didier Drogba, with a series of high-profile forwards failing to deliver consistently at Stamford Bridge. The club's No.9 shirt has become symbolic of that problem, with several strikers unable to handle the expectations that come with leading the line in west London.

  • Victor Osimhen tipped to end Chelsea's No.9 struggles
  • Chelsea have struggled to replace Didier Drogba's impact
  • The No.9 shirt has become symbolic of Chelsea's struggles
Victor Osimhen has been tipped to end Chelsea's long-standing No.9 struggles.

Osimhen's Potential to Succeed

Victor Osimhen has the potential to succeed at Chelsea, according to Emmanuel Petit, who believes the Nigerian striker has what it takes to follow in Didier Drogba's footsteps.

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