Souness dismisses Chelsea’s chances this season
Chelsea are still trying to shake off the aftereffects of the long-drawn change of ownership saga that enveloped the club at the start of the season. The Blues were one of the top dogs and highly favoured to challenge for the Premier League. Things have not gone to script, and there are several questions about the once, all-conquering Blues.
An underwhelming season for Chelsea
After a poor start to the season, Boehly decided to change the coaching crew. He brought down the hammer and let Thomas Tuchel go.
The club spent a massive amount over the summer, with Chelsea shelling out £278 million. Graham Potter has yet to return dividends on investment, as the club currently sits eighth on the table. They are six points off the top four and 16 behind leaders Arsenal.
The struggles at Chelsea have convinced Souness that the Blues are out of the running for the top four. The TV pundit has heaped the blame squarely on the shoulders of Boehly. Souness said alarm bells started ringing for him, when Boehly came in and started making football decisions. He is bewildered at what is going on at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea went from an executive team of Bruce Buck, Petr Cech and Marina Granovskaia and a serial winner in Thomas Tuchel to an owner who knows nothing of the game.
Souness says everything he sees and hears of the club points in one direction – disaster. He declared that Chelsea is in for a challenging period.