It appears mad that after having spent all that cash in the previous couple of years that we’re nonetheless saying that Chelsea have to spend MORE cash to be Premier League title challengers, however sadly I really simply suppose that IS the case proper now.
Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones stated this week:
“I believe they’ve quietly gone concerning the enterprise. So I believe it’s fairly a pleasant place to be at by way of Maresca, what he’s considering. I just like the gamers they’ve acquired. I believe he’s constructed a very good staff there. I like his concepts.
“I nonetheless suppose they’re the one or two gamers brief on being actually difficult for the title, however I believe, you realize, slowly however absolutely. I believe subsequent 12 months they’ll have an actual good problem in the event that they recruit effectively.”
I don’t disagree with most of this. I’ve stated myself not too long ago that we aren’t really that far off. However we do nonetheless have gaping holes on this squad and we do have to recruit effectively and convey the best profiles, mentalities, and high quality in. We want extra physicality in addition to management and motivators. Am I assured we’ll herald what is required? Nope, by no means. However proper now, we ARE not that far off IF we get it proper.
It’s a little bit of a Manchester United really feel at this time, proper? I’ve had an article on Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt, now we acquired Phil Jones! Sorry about that, however they’ve all stated some fascinating issues referring to Chelsea this week!
By the way, Jones retired from soccer fairly early, he’s solely 33 now and he final performed for United in 2023. He stated he retired so he might transfer into teaching. He clearly additionally struggled with accidents which hasn’t helped. However he’s now inside the United setup, teaching the U18s. I assume we’ll watch this house for his managerial profession that’s growing.
