Since the takeover of the West London Club by Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich, Chelsea has won everything with the exception of the all important Uefa Champions League. At the beginning of the season, the Blues looked to have been running away with the League trophy until a surprising and unexpected slump in form coinciding with injuries to key players like Lampard, Alex,Zhirkov as well as Didier Drogba struggling with a bout of malaria. This became a blessing in disguise as the young ones were given the opportunity to prove their worth bt with the exception of wonder teenager Josh Mceachran the rest proved inexperienced enough to rescue their team from such crisis.
This then raised concerns over the EMPTINESS of their Champions League cabinet. Not even the 50 million purchase of World Cup Winner Fernando Jose Torres Sanz could rescue them from their Champions League drought. It could be said that David Luiz could , but he was cup-tied. Chelsea really need players who have fresh determination and skill to win trophies as compared the dying detrmination being shown by players who look to be satisfied with the numerous trophies won in their early career. In almost every department Chelsea need a replacement.
In defence, there is no problem with the centre backs as the return of Alex boosts the defensive qualities. The real problem is at right back where Jose Bosingwa has looked lackadaisical of late leading to the away goal scored by Rooney after some excellent work from Giggs.As Bosingwa is set to be cashed in on ,Gregory Van der Wiel of Ajax is undoubtedly the worthy replacement. Known for his pace and quality deliveries,Gregory will fit and who knows may be the solution to Fernando Torres' goal scoring drought. No big problems at left back with the exception of no competition for Ashley Cole leading to lack of passion and urgency at the flanks. Patrick Van Aanholt currently on loan at Leicester City would definitely provide competition with his fresh legs.
A lot of work needs to be done in midfield especially at the left flank where the inefficient Malouda and the average Zhirkov operate. Michael Essien has been fantastic as well as Ramires who has began to settle in the English game quickly. It is too early to early to judge Yossi Benayoun as he has been crocked by injury for the majority of the season.The solution to the not effective left flank could be Gareth Bale or Santos star Neymar.
In the frontline, the Didier Drogba era looks to be over as the arrival of Fernando Torres suggests. Due to Didier's current form it will be difficult to say he will be cashed in on but with Anelka , there's a surety. Kevin Gameiro of the French Ligue 1 and Lucas Barrios or even Romelu Lukaku could partner Fernando Torres or Didier Drogba with Kalou remaining the super sub and who knows , it could even be Daniel Sturridge to spark up Chelsea's season. Already one of the young prospects Lucas Piazon has signed a pre contract agreement with the London based club and these are good signs of Youth development for next season's campaign.
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