Following an inconsistent 2025/26 season, Softfootball have gathered, several players at Chelsea could face uncertain futures as the club evaluates its squad ahead of the next campaign. Performances across the season have raised concerns about stability in key areas of the team, particularly in goal, defence, and attack.
Among the players who could potentially depart are:
- Robert Sánchez (Goalkeeper)
- Filip Jørgensen (Goalkeeper)
- Wesley Fofana (Centre-back)
- Trevoh Chalobah (Centre-back)
- Benoît Badiashile (Centre-back)
- Tosin Adarabioyo (Centre-back)
- Liam Delap (Centre-forward)
- Pedro Neto (Left/Right winger)
The goalkeeping situation has been particularly unstable throughout the season. Both Sánchez and Jørgensen have shared responsibilities, but neither has firmly established himself as the club’s undisputed number one. Frequent errors and constant rotation have contributed to uncertainty at the back.
Defensively, injuries and inconsistent performances have also raised questions. Fofana has struggled with recurring injury problems that have limited his availability, while Chalobah, Badiashile, and Adarabioyo Tosin have faced criticism at different stages of the season for defensive lapses.
In attack, Delap’s performances have been closely scrutinized, with many observers arguing that former striker Nicolas Jackson might have provided greater impact in similar situations. Neto’s future has also been discussed as the club reassesses its attacking options.
Beyond individual performances, Chelsea’s broader recruitment strategy has also come under scrutiny. The club has focused heavily on signing young and relatively inexperienced players as part of a long-term rebuilding project. However, the approach has yet to consistently deliver the expected results.
Over recent seasons the club has also gone through several managerial changes, including periods under Mauricio Pochettino and Enzo Maresca before the appointment of Liam Rosenior. Each managerial change has been accompanied by adjustments to the squad and tactical direction, leading to questions about whether the rebuilding project is being restarted too frequently.
With the summer transfer window approaching, the club may now face important decisions about whether to continue with the current squad core or introduce more experienced players to bring greater stability to the team.
