August 22nd 2024.
Paul Merson, a former footballer, shares his concerns about the current state of Chelsea's squad. In light of their first game of the season against Manchester City, Merson believes that the team should be worried about their lack of quality in two key positions. Enzo Maresca, the new manager, has a lot of work ahead of him as Chelsea was comfortably beaten by the defending Premier League champions.
Despite spending a significant amount of money in the transfer window, bringing in ten new players under co-owner Todd Boehly, Merson still believes that the team is lacking in two crucial areas: a reliable goalkeeper and a clinical striker. According to him, these are the two most important positions in any team, and without top players in these roles, it is difficult to win anything.
During the game against City, Chelsea had a chance to come back when they were only down 1-0. However, Merson points out that the goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez, let in a second goal, effectively ending the game. He likens this moment to a balloon being popped, and the game was over. Merson believes that a top goalkeeper would have saved that goal and kept Chelsea in the game.
Merson also mentions Nicolas Jackson's goal being ruled out for offside, highlighting the need for reliable strikers in the team. He mentions the recent signing of Erling Haaland, who scored a goal on his debut for his new team. Merson believes that this is more important than having a player who touches the ball many times but fails to score.
In light of these concerns, Chelsea has made some changes to their squad. They have signed Filip Jorgensen, who may replace Sanchez in goal, and have confirmed the return of Joao Felix to bolster their striking options. When asked about the decision to sign Felix, Maresca praises the player's talent and versatility, stating that he can play in various positions for the team.
In addition to their on-field struggles, Chelsea has also faced off-field controversies, with news, exclusives, and analysis covering their every move. Fans can stay updated by signing up for Chelsea news and following the team's progress. The site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google's privacy policy, ensuring the safety and security of its users.
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