Real Madrid once again qualified for the Champions League semifinals and left on the road a Chelsea that doesn’t give one. The London team could not compete against the European giant, but they have been at the same level for practically the entire season.
Far from the European positions in the Premier, eliminated in the Champions League, FA Cup and EFL Cup, we are facing one of the grayest seasons for the Blues. And as always, everything has a reason for being, so we analyze what is behind the Chelsea crisis.
4 technical directors in less than a year and few results
Thomas Tuchel started the season and was sacked in September of 2022 after the defeat against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League. Barely 100 days had passed since the new owners took over the club. However, there was no patience for the DT who made Chelsea champion of the continental tournament in 2021.
In the club they assured that it was the ideal moment for that “transition”. So a few days later, the arrival of Graham Potter to the Blues bench. The result was neither good nor expected, since he could barely win 12 of the 31 games he led.
Chelsea was left without a coach days before facing Real Madrid in the Champions League. Bruno Saltor took the bench prior to the announcement of the return of Frank Lampard As an interim until the end of the season, he was not very excited and the results in his first games are also negative.
A lot of investment in reinforcements that do not make a difference
Beyond the instability on the Chelsea bench, the squad has also undergone changes in recent months. Investment in London has been strong; only Enzo Fernández arrived for more than 120 million euros. Fofana for more than 80 million, Mudryk for 70 million and Cucurella for more than 65.
To that list we must add other names such as Raheem Sterling y Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabonese has not been able to show his best level and, on the contrary, his opportunities on the field are practically limited.
While the reinforcements still leave a lot to be desired, Chelsea said goodbye to several players. Jorginho left for Arsenal, Timo Werner returned to LeipzigAndreas Christensen is already in Barcelona and Rüdiger in Real Madrid.
Defeats and lack of goal… with a lot of forwards
Chelsea’s performance on the pitch has been poor throughout the 2022/23 season and the numbers back it up. Only in their last 10 matches in all competitions, the Blues have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses3 of them consecutive.
In the Premier League alone, Chelsea have 12 defeats in 31 games and his goal difference is -3 with 33 received for only 30 notes.
The frustration of Todd Boehly at the helm of Chelsea
Although Chelsea did not dominate English football during the Roman Abrahamovic era, they did boast consistency. The titles were close in every football year and in the first season with Todd Boehly as owner, there will be none of that.
In addition, it is said and it is said that the owner of Chelsea has already complained directly with the footballers. The Telegraph revealed that Boehly would have gone down to the dressing room after the loss to Brighton to claim the performances “shameful” of the team and demand the operation of their expensive signings.
