Chelsea receives harsh reality check as Todd Boehly faces crucial summer ahead
Chelsea faced their second failure in a week to beat a team in the relegation zone, having previously been held by Burnley. The team was toothless against Sheffield United, managing just eight shots during the game, with two resulting in goals by Thiago Silva and Noni Madueke. This has highlighted the attack’s lack of cohesion and the need for more quality in the final third, with co-owner Todd Boehly preparing for a busy summer to address this issue.
Nicolas Jackson’s inconsistency and the lack of consistent quality from other attacking players have been a source of frustration for supporters. The team is expected to sign an elite No 9 ahead of the 2023-24 season, with Victor Osimhen strongly linked to the club. However, competition from Arsenal for the Napoli striker is reported.
Pochettino acknowledged Chelsea’s struggles against teams in the bottom half of the table and emphasized the need to compete in these types of games to propel the team back among the Premier League elite in the future. Pochettino stressed the need for the players to adapt to the coaching staff’s demands and for the coaching staff, sporting directors, and owners to make the right decisions to improve the team. Moving forward, there is pressure on Pochettino to improve results next season, with expectations for Boehly to invest in the summer to facilitate this improvement.
