Chelsea’s situation is worrying as the side struggles to maintain their momentum and drops to the middle of the pack.
The present status of Chelsea FC, to say the least, is illogical. It has left the fans in shock. From leading the Premier League with several titles and managing to taste victory at the prestigious Champions League, the club now struggles at number 11 at the bottom half of the table.
The current performance is something experts and soccer pundits have not taken lightly. They have been quick to point out the drastic contrast between the Chelsea of today and the powerhouse team of the past.
Experts describe the situation as “unimaginable and heartbreaking”. Some call for overhauling of the whole team and management. This was evidenced by the fans’ response during the draw against Brentford, where they ranted with loud chants of “Boehly, Boehly, you’re ac***” and yet another “f*** off, Mauricio” in anger.
This is obviously not very normal and there must be some weakness in the team. First off, it’s no secret that the team has been revolving around a couple of managerial changes over the years. This unusual revolving door of coaches must have effects on team’s stability and performance.
It is also good to mention that in the month of January 2021, after a considerable time in charge of the team, Thomas Tuchel was sacked, and then in April 2023, Frank Lampard was appointed as the new head coach before he was sacked in June. 2023 due to poor results.
The next was Graham Potter, a few months in the job, and he too was fired in April 2023, leaving Chelsea in further disarray.
With the club in desperate need of a new direction, Mauricio Pochettino, known for his success at Tottenham Hotspur, was appointed as the new manager in July 2023. The lack of consistency and stability within the team has undoubtedly taken its toll on the players.
Not only that, it is very obvious that the transfer policy of Chelsea has not been successful for two years. Huge spending has really gone to waste in acquiring players whose performance is far from impressing the quality of their price, and end up with a mishmash of a squad that has no chemistry and cohesion whatsoever.
After being defeated by Everton at Goodison Park, Pochettino famously said, “This was a game to play and to win. It’s a problem we need to check. We need to analyze the reality. We need to talk and to try and improve in the next transfer market.”
All is not lost for Chelsea, with Mauricio Pochettino, in typically bullish mood, saying: “We are going to fight for our place and for our position” in reaction to a furious response from fans during Saturday’s draw with Brentford.