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Todd Boehly may have become the laughingstock of the football world last summer after spending money to achieve disappointing result, but the Chelsea boss may now have the last laugh.
The Blues have spent more than €1 billion on players since Boehly became part owner in 2022, but despite record spending, Chelsea suffered their worst Premier League season in almost 20 years last season and it is shaping up to be more of the same. The same goes for history this time.
But after a disappointing start to the season in which Chelsea only occupied 11th place at Christmas, Chelsea’s team Mauricio Pochettino has had the better of fourth place since then. in the Premier League, winning just four points less than title rivals Arsenal at the time.
Chelsea are currently vying for a top-six finish and a return to European football despite having more injuries this season than any other team in the league and a team in top form under Pochettino’s direction. progress could finally realize Boehly’s vision.
Cole Palmer has played under Mauricio Pochettino this season.
Cole Palmer has played under Mauricio Pochettino this season.
Chelsea’s young stars are finding form under Pochettino’s guidance
Chelsea’s young talents last The same appears to have adapted to Premier League football, while Pochettino has also demonstrated tactical adjustments to get the most out of underperforming stars such as Marc Cucurella, who has impressed in the position. inverted winger in recent weeks.
Jackson only scored in six of his first 23 games for Chelsea, but the Senegal international has nine goals and four assists created after 18 matches since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Mudryk also started the last 6 matches in the Premier League, marking his longest starting streak since joining Chelsea, while record-buying midfielder Moise Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez also showed off their new chemistry before the latter’s recent injury.
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Importantly for Chelsea, some of their big buys are also starting to show off their looks to justify their prices , with Mykhailo Mudryk and Nicolas Jackson among the scorers in the comeback win over Nottingham Forest this weekend
Summer signing Cole Palmer also proved to be a revelation, with 31 goals helping him be nominated for the Premier League Player of the Year award.
STATISTICS
Cole Palmer
AM (RL), M (C)
Premier League
2023/ 24, 32 MATCHES, 21 goals, 10 assists
Chelsea are currently vying for a top-six finish and a return to European football despite having more injuries this season than any other team in the league and a team in top form under Pochettino’s direction. progress could finally realize Boehly’s vision.
Cole Palmer has played under Mauricio Pochettino this season.
Cole Palmer has played under Mauricio Pochettino this season.
Chelsea’s young stars are finding form under Pochettino’s guidance
Chelsea’s young talents last The same appears to have adapted to Premier League football, while Pochettino has also demonstrated tactical adjustments to get the most out of underperforming stars such as Marc Cucurella, who has impressed in the position. inverted winger in recent weeks.
Jackson only scored in six of his first 23 games for Chelsea, but the Senegal international has nine goals and four assists created after 18 matches since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Mudryk also started the last 6 matches in the Premier League, marking his longest starting streak since joining Chelsea, while record-buying midfielder Moise Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez also showed off their new chemistry before the latter’s recent injury.
Chelsea’s squad remains flawed, with the team remaining inexperienced as well as lacking balance and depth in certain areas, despite the club having spent more money than any other club. any other club in the world since Boehly arrived.
However, for the first time, belief and vision seem to be coming to Chelsea under Pochettino, as the Argentine coach gradually demonstrates His skills in leading the Blues and ultimately bringing success to Boehly’s turbulent period at Stamford Bridge.