March 1st 2025.
Former Chelsea player and legend, John Terry, recently shared his thoughts on the club's current performance under manager Enzo Maresca. The 2024-25 season started off strong for the Blues, with many even considering them to be title contenders. However, in the second half of the season, their form has taken a dip and they are now in a battle to secure a top four finish.
Terry believes that the main reason for this drop off is due to the team's young squad and lack of experience. In fact, Chelsea's starting XI has the lowest average age compared to any other team in the Premier League. Speaking to DR Sports, Terry expressed his concern and said, "We've shown signs this year of being a really young squad...we have had some really good performances, but then we've had some not so great ones lately."
He also acknowledged that it was expected for the team to have a dip in form, even during their strong start to the season. "It was always going to be one of those seasons for me...we have done that," he added. However, Terry firmly believes that Champions League football should be the minimum expectation for a top club like Chelsea every season.
The team's recent 3-0 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League also sparked a behind-the-scenes meeting between the players, where "frank words" were exchanged. It is believed that senior members of the squad took the initiative to address the team's performance and concerns at the Cobham Training Centre, just two days after the defeat.
The loss at Brighton was the team's fourth defeat in nine Premier League games, causing some players to worry about their chances of securing a top-four finish. However, they bounced back with a narrow loss at Aston Villa and a convincing 4-0 win against Southampton.
Maresca, who took over as head coach this season, described the defeat at Brighton as the "worst performance" since his arrival. "In the moment we are in, we [were] fourth in the league and winning [against Brighton], you can go one point from third and make the gap to the rest bigger," he said. "The performance is not one you want to offer so we are very upset and sorry for the fans that were here."
With 11 fixtures remaining, Chelsea are currently in fifth place in the Premier League table, aiming to secure a spot in the Champions League for next season. Only time will tell if their young squad can handle the pressure and deliver the desired results.
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