Highlights

  • The curse of the Chelsea No.9 is a well-known superstition in football, with several players failing to live up to expectations while wearing the shirt.
  • Past players like Mateja Kezman, Fernando Torres, and Romelu Lukaku have struggled to score goals and find success while wearing the No.9 for Chelsea.
  • The curse has led to a reluctance among current Chelsea players to take on the No.9 shirt, with even former manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledging its reputation.