This afternoon, at 4 p.m., Chelsea will challenge Leeds. A meeting between two historic teams from our English neighbors, and which could help save the Blues season. Indeed, this FA Cup semi-final is the only option for the Londoners to save a disappointing season, with a terrible eighth position in the Premier League standings. Suffice to say that Enzo Fernandez’s gang already knows that they will not play in the Champions League next season.
At the moment, on the banks of the Thames, we are already looking forward to the 2026/2027 financial year, with, inevitably, the coach’s file as the main subject of discussion. Liam Rosenior dismissed from his duties, it is Calum McFarlane who should take over until the end of the season, and the arrival of the future number 1. Andoni Iraola, the Bournemouth coach, is one of the big favorites, while the name of Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace) also comes up regularly.
Chelsea risk losing big
And we know it, things will also change in the squad. This weekend again, there are numerous reports of the flight of certain talents, the latter aiming for better sporting challenges, or in any case being coveted by clubs of higher standing. It must also be said that without the income linked to the Champions League, the UEFA sanction or even English financial fair play which is increasingly strict, big departures seem inevitable. According to The SunAlejandro Garnacho is for example on the market, and has a good chance of packing his bags just one year after his arrival.
“Players like Cole Palmer, who hasn’t played well this season, or Enzo Fernandez, will want to leave. Marc Cucurella, Joao Pedro, who had a fantastic season, too. They will leave because the club is not in the Champions League”for his part launched the former coach and consultant Tim Sherwood on Sky Sports. It must be said that rumors of Palmer leaving for Manchester United have resumed across the Channel, while Enzo Fernandez is coveted by clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester City. Case(s) to be continued…
