November 24th 2024.
In the recent game between Chelsea and Leicester, Robert Sanchez was unable to save an injury-time penalty, resulting in a win for Chelsea. While this victory has kept them in the Premier League title race, there are concerns that the team may not be able to ultimately claim the title unless they make some changes to their roster.
According to former Watford captain Troy Deeney, Chelsea's backline is not strong enough to secure major honors for the club. This is evident in their recent game against Leicester, where they managed to secure a 2-1 win but showed vulnerability in their defensive tactics. Deeney believes that Chelsea's aim for this season was to finish in the top four, but their impressive start has some speculating that they could potentially be title contenders.
However, Deeney also highlights the need for Chelsea to address their issues in the defensive and goalkeeping positions. He points out that their recent victory over Leicester could have been more convincing if not for some poor goals conceded due to their open defense. Deeney suggests that Chelsea should be aiming for the title, but their current backline may hold them back unless they make some changes.
One of the major concerns is their goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez, who has received a lot of criticism for his error-prone performances. While Chelsea did sign Filip Jorgensen over the summer, he has been limited to cup and European appearances, with Maresca showing confidence in Sanchez for now. However, this may not be enough to address the team's defensive struggles, as they have only managed to keep two clean sheets in their first 12 league games.
Injuries have also been a challenge for Chelsea, with right-backs Reece James and Malo Gusto out, and centre-back Levi Colwill playing through illness and collapsing on the pitch after the game. This has forced Maresca to work with a limited roster, which has cost the club over £300m to assemble. While some may suggest that new signings could help strengthen the team's defense, Maresca may have to rely on his current players for the time being.
Despite these challenges, Chelsea has shown signs of improvement under the guidance of Enzo Maresca. Under his leadership, the team has found their rhythm and has been able to stay in the top three of the league table, level on points with Arsenal and Brighton, and just one point behind Manchester City. However, to truly compete for the title, Chelsea will need to address their defensive and goalkeeping issues, either through new signings or by improving the performance of their current players.
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