World Cup Winner Slams Chelsea as ‘Disgrace’, Predicts They Will Never Win Premier League
- The commencement of the new 2024/25 English Premier League football season is on the horizon
- Several elite clubs, including Chelsea, are among the contenders to win the EPL at the end of the campaign
- A World Cup winner has branded the West London outfit a disgrace, stressing that they cannot win the league
Given Chelsea’s recent form, it’s hard to believe that the west London club won the Premier League title just seven years ago.
The six-time EPL champions have struggled to keep pace with their rivals in recent seasons, particularly following the Todd Boehly takeover.
Despite investing over £1 billion in transfers, Chelsea has only managed to finish 12th and 6th in the Premier League, a significant drop from their previous standards.
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With the new season approaching and fans hopeful for a turnaround under new manager, Enzo Maresca, a FIFA World Cup winner has criticised the club as a ‘disgrace’ and claimed they will ‘never win the Premier League’ again.
World Cup winner labels Chelsea a disgrace
In a recent interview reported by Metro Sport, 1998 FIFA World Cup winner, Frank Leboeuf, has sharply criticised Chelsea’s current situation.
The former Chelsea defender expressed his dissatisfaction with the club’s recent management and spending.
“Some fans believe Chelsea can start fresh next season, but it’s not truly a fresh start after spending a billion pounds,” Leboeuf remarked.
“The club can spend its money however it likes, but as a former player, it’s disheartening to see the current state of affairs,” he added. “While there is talent in the squad, the team lacks leaders and dependable players, which is a significant challenge for Enzo Maresca.”
Leboeuf is sceptical about Chelsea’s prospects, saying,
“It’s possible they might win a cup, like the FA Cup this season, but I don’t see them winning the Premier League anytime soon. If they continue on their current path, a Premier League title seems out of reach. They need more experience to succeed.”
Reflecting on his own time at the club, he noted,
“When I joined, Chelsea had been waiting 26 years for a trophy, and that drought only ended with the arrival of experienced winners.”
According to a report by The Telegraph, earlier this year, discontent among Chelsea fans with the current ownership led to protests, with demonstrators depicting the owners as clowns.
Chelsea highlights task for Maresca
In an earlier report, Legit.ng disclosed that Maresca has been tasked with restoring Chelsea to its glory days following his appointment as the Blues manager.
The Italian coach, renowned for his successful stint at Leicester City where he won the English Championship, takes over following Mauricio Pochettino's departure.
Chelsea's decision to replace the highly experienced Pochettino with the less seasoned Maresca has sparked considerable discussion.
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