Chelsea's Champions League Hopes Fading Fast Like Chelsea
The team's chances of qualifying for the Champions League are looking increasingly slim, with a tough run of fixtures ahead, including matches against top-four contenders. With their poor form and lack of confidence, Chelsea face an uphill battle to secure a top-four spot, and their management and ownership are under increasing pressure to turn things around.
Chelsea's poor run of form has left their Champions League qualification hopes in jeopardy, with the team struggling to score goals and lacking confidence, according to pundit Jeff Stelling, as they face a tough match against Aston Villa.
The team's 3-0 defeat to Brighton was their worst performance of the season, and with only 13 games remaining, they must win consistently to secure a top-four spot. Paul Merson believes Enzo Maresca's job as Chelsea manager is under threat due to the team's poor form, having won just two of their last 10 games in the Premier League. Merson thinks Maresca needs to win his next two games against Southampton and Leicester to save his job.
Meanwhile, Merson has also criticized Manchester United's tactics under Ruben Amorim, saying the team is not playing to their strengths and is struggling to beat teams like Real Sociedad. In contrast, he praised Unai Emery's tactics at Aston Villa, saying the team plays a set way and gets the ball to players quickly, which suits their playing style. Merson also believes Mohamed Salah is the best player the Premier League has ever seen, citing his ability to change games on a consistent basis.
A supercomputer has predicted Chelsea to finish 5th in the Premier League this season, a finish that may not guarantee Champions League football. The prediction comes after Chelsea's recent defeats, with fingers being pointed at manager Enzo Maresca, the sporting directors, and the club owners for the team's poor performance. With the season nearing its end, Chelsea must turn their form around to secure a Champions League spot.
