Chelsea's owners have decided to move forward with a new centre-back and goalkeeper for the team's transfer plans.

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December 26th 2024.

Chelsea's owners have decided to move forward with a new centre-back and goalkeeper for the team's transfer plans.
Enzo Maresca's team is currently performing exceptionally well, securing the second spot in the Premier League table. However, there have been rumors circulating that Chelsea's owners are not considering bringing in a new center-back or goalkeeper during the upcoming January transfer window.

According to reports, some experts have expressed their concerns that Chelsea may not be able to compete for the Premier League title unless they strengthen these two positions in the team next month. It has been noted that Robert Sanchez, who is currently the team's number one goalkeeper, has received criticism for his performances under Enzo Maresca this season.

Furthermore, their options in central defense have also been highlighted as a weak area. However, The Athletic has revealed that the Blues hierarchy does not share the same view and they believe that the team is not just a center-back and keeper away from winning the top-flight title. This opinion has been shared by various pundits, including Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, who has been closely monitoring Chelsea's rise in the league standings.

Carragher recently stated on Sky Bet's The Overlap, "When I think of teams that have won the title, the goalkeeper has played a crucial role. During my time at Liverpool, we never had a goalkeeper who could match the likes of Peter Schmeichel, Edwin van der Sar, or Petr Cech. However, after I retired, Liverpool acquired Alisson and they went on to win the league. This just goes to show the importance of a good goalkeeper."

Chelsea's current number one, Robert Sanchez, is expected to continue in his role, but Carragher believes that he may not have what it takes to lift the Premier League trophy. He added, "Chelsea has been impressive this season, but I can't see their goalkeeper being the one to lift the trophy."

Another football pundit, Shaun Wright-Phillips, shares a similar view and believes that Chelsea has not been able to find a suitable replacement for their former star Thiago Silva in central defense. In an interview with sportscasting.com, Wright-Phillips expressed, "They let Thiago Silva go, but they failed to replace him. I think they need more experienced players in defense. Scoring goals is not an issue for them, but they have been conceding too many goals. If they can rectify these mistakes, we may see a different Chelsea on the field."

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