Radamel Falcao can still be a success at Chelsea

Posted Thursday, June 25, 2015 by Givemesport.com

In a potential move which has come under much scrutiny, it now seems certain that Falcao will join Chelsea. The striker's performances last season at Old Trafford have led to fans and pundits alike to believe that the 29-year-old Colombia captain will not be successful enough for the Blues.

Has the real Falcao disappeared? His performances for his national team in the Copa America have suggested a certain drop in form for a forward who had scored 52 goals in 67 appearances for Atletico Madrid and 41 goals in 48 games for FC Porto.

What every football cynic wants to know is whether Falcao will be the newest Chelsea number nine to flop at Stamford Bridge, emulating the likes of Andriy Shevchenko and Fernando Torres.

The problem with Falcao is both physical and psychological - the knee injury he suffered in January of last year while at Monaco has caused a certain drop in his all round game and the striker hasn't coped well after it.

That coupled with the pressure of playing for Manchester United - a definite step up from his 3 previous clubs (Porto, Ateltico and Monaco) and his inability to adapt quickly the rigours of the Premier League have caused El Tigre to lose his bite.