Chelsea, six-time champions of the English Premier League, have managed only a single victory in their last five matches across all tournaments, according to Soccernet.ng.
Under the management of Enzo Maresca, the team has also suffered two consecutive Premier League red cards, a situation that has drawn sharp criticism from former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.
The ex-AFCON champion has openly expressed concerns about the Blues’ urgent need for a reliable goalkeeper and seasoned players to mentor their relatively youthful squad towards success.
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The Blues’ latest defeat occurred last Saturday despite taking an early lead against Brighton & Hove Albion. Trevor Chalobah’s reckless tackle in the 53rd minute resulted in a straight red card, leaving Chelsea a man down.
Substitute Danny Welbeck turned the tide by netting twice, with Maxim De Cuyper also contributing as Brighton’s squad, led by Fabian Hurzeler, overturned the scoreline.
Why Mikel Believes Chelsea Could End the Season Without Silverware
Currently trailing Liverpool by seven points after just six league matches, the two-time UEFA Champions League winners face a challenging campaign. Mikel warned that if Chelsea maintain their current form, they risk finishing the season empty-handed.
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“The root of the problem is inexperience. Reflecting on the match, it was yet another avoidable and foolish error,” the former Super Eagles captain shared on the Obi One Podcast.
“We’ve repeatedly highlighted the need to bolster the defense, add a striker to complete the squad, and secure a dependable goalkeeper. By season’s end, they might realize the mistakes made in the transfer market.”
“Our defensive line simply isn’t strong enough to clinch the Premier League title. I’ll emphasize that again-we’re far from competitive with the current backline.”
“Offensively, we have the ability to score and create opportunities, but the absence of Colwill due to injury has exposed our defensive frailty. There’s no adequate cover for him.”
“Now, with Chalobah likely to miss the upcoming match against Liverpool, our defensive woes deepen. Strikers win matches, but defenders secure championships.”
“We’re going to face difficulties. Playing with ten men puts us at a severe disadvantage. Accumulating only eight points from six games and conceding too many red cards is unacceptable,” concluded the former UEFA Europa League winner.
So far this Premier League season, Chelsea have recorded two wins, two draws, and two losses. With a demanding schedule ahead, the team must regroup quickly to improve their standing.
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