December 27th 2024.
Chelsea's performance this season has caught the attention of football legend Alan Shearer. While he is confident that the team will win a trophy, he doesn't believe it will be the Premier League title. Despite a strong start under Enzo Maresca, there were doubts about Chelsea's ability to compete for the title against the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal. However, a disappointing loss to Fulham on Boxing Day has put them seven points behind league leaders Liverpool, with a game in hand for their rivals.
Despite this setback, many have been impressed by Chelsea's improvement this season, especially considering the challenges they have faced since Todd Boehly's takeover. Their last major trophy was the 2021 Club World Cup, but Shearer believes they will end their trophy drought this season and secure a spot in the Champions League. When asked if Chelsea were "ahead of the curve", Shearer replied, "Oh absolutely. I think when you look at where they are now, there's no doubt they'll have taken that. I still think they'll finish in the top four which would be a brilliant achievement for them and I think they'll win the Conference League also."
Despite the disappointment of their recent loss, Chelsea are the clear favorites to win the UEFA Conference League this season. They have dominated in the league phase, winning all six games and scoring a total of 26 goals while only conceding five. Their first knockout game will be against one of Gent, FC Copenhagen, Real Betis, or FC Heidenheim. Additionally, they will also be competing in the FA Cup, with their third-round match against Morecambe coming up on January 11.
Maresca and his team are fully focused on their next Premier League match against Ipswich Town on Monday. The manager emphasized the importance of ending the year on a high note and stated, "We are going to try to prepare the game in the way we try always - to win the game. We have a bad feeling about the game we just lost against Fulham and hopefully we can come back with three points after this game." Chelsea fans can be hopeful for a successful season ahead, with the team showing significant progress and determination under Maresca's leadership.
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