February 12th 2025.
Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has shared his thoughts on Chelsea's season so far. He never expected them to win the Premier League, especially with first-choice goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and striker Nicolas Jackson not performing at the level required. While there was a brief moment when Chelsea seemed to be in the title race, they have since dropped out and are now focusing on securing a spot in the Champions League.
Carragher believes it would be a disaster for Chelsea if they fail to qualify for the Champions League for another season. Currently sitting fourth, just two points ahead of Manchester City, they cannot afford to take their position for granted. The recent dip in form has been a cause of concern for Carragher, who had high hopes for the team at the start of the season.
Discussing the current state of affairs at Stamford Bridge, Carragher expressed his disappointment. He had initially thought that things were falling into place for Chelsea, with good results and a promising project. However, their recent performances have left him disappointed. He never saw them as genuine title contenders, mainly due to the lack of quality in their goalkeeper and striker positions.
Sanchez, who has made more errors leading to goals than any other goalkeeper in the Premier League, was recently dropped by manager Enzo Maresca. Jackson, on the other hand, has only scored one goal since December. Carragher believes that the team's centre-backs are also not performing at the required level, which has contributed to their drop-off in form.
The former defender also highlighted the importance of Champions League football for a club like Chelsea. With the amount of money they have spent and their recent run of success in the competition, not qualifying for it would be a disaster. The club's hierarchy will surely face questions if they fail to secure a top-four spot.
Chelsea recently suffered a disappointing exit from the FA Cup, losing 2-1 to Brighton after taking an early lead. They will have a chance for redemption as they face the same team on Friday night in the Premier League. Jackson, who missed the FA Cup clash due to injury, is expected to return and help Chelsea secure a crucial victory. As Carragher pointed out, Chelsea fans are not used to going without a trophy for more than a couple of years, making their current situation a cause for concern.
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