5 biggest flops in the Premier League 2021-22
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Romelu Lukaku in the Premier League
This summer, Premier League fans will once again demand high-profile additions. However, a review of prior deals demonstrates that there were just as many poor as positive agreements.
Here is a list showing the players who did not make a mark after making a move in the premier league this season.
From Lukaku to Grealish: Players who have failed to shine in the Premier League.
1. Romelu Lukaku
Thomas Tuchel was paid £97 million by Internazionale after scoring 47 league goals and winning the Serie A title. Lukaku, unfortunately, has never seemed like the striker Chelsea requires to compete with Manchester City and Liverpool.
He has started 16 League matches and has come off the bench 10 times, indicating his importance in the team. Lukaku has made 13 cup appearances, making him a backup striker in a side lacking a prolific striker — Mason Mount leads the league with 11 goals, three more than Lukaku. If Lukaku remains, he or Chelsea will have to adapt, or else the striker may have another forgettable term in England.
2. Jadon Sancho
Jadon Sancho was ultimately bought by Manchester United for £73 million from Dortmund. Sancho’s first season at Old Trafford has been challenging, and he has not made the mark that was expected. We could see the swagger that led to 50 goals and 64 assists in 137 appearances at Dortmund if his confidence is restored.
3. Jack Grealish
Guardiola’s Manchester City recruited the former Aston Villa star for £100 million, but he has struck a somber figure at times since his British-record transfer and has struggled to fit in as just another player of the chorus line at City. Manager Pep Guardiola may be working on developing him into a more complete player, but he is now out of favor and a work in progress.
4. Raphael Varane
Thought to be a polished and seasoned addition to Man United’s backline, the France World Cup champion has struggled to adjust to the Premier League after being purchased for £43 million from Real Madrid. There are 13 clubs with a superior defensive record than United, thanks to his center-back partner Harry Maguire’s struggles. Enough is enough.
5. Saul Niguez
Sol moved to Chelsea with the La Liga title under his belt with Atletico Madrid in a loan move. He was a big part of Diego Simeone’s side in Madrid. Riyaz clearly failed to settle in the premier league and hasn’t had too few minutes to play under Thomas Tuchel.
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Ujan Chakraborty
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