Ex-Chelsea coach Morris doubts £52m Lacroix transfer after poor World Cup showing
Ex-Chelsea assistant coach Jody Morris has questioned Chelsea's reported £52 million move for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix, citing the France international's poor performances in the World Cup against Spain and England. Morris told Boyle Sports he doubted Lacroix's ability to adapt to a back-four system at Chelsea, having only seen him play in a back-three setup for France.
The criticism comes as Chelsea are reportedly nearing an agreement to sign Lacroix on a six-year contract, with the transfer fee said to be close to £52 million. The defender's World Cup outings included a disappointing showing against Spain and a heavy defeat to England where they conceded six goals.
For Nigerian Chelsea fans keen on squad improvements ahead of the new season, Morris' concerns raise questions about whether the significant investment would pay off, especially given the player's limited experience in a defensive system similar to what Chelsea might employ.
Given Morris' doubts about Lacroix's ability to adapt to Chelsea's defensive setup, would you still back this expensive move for the Blues?