Imagine under Chelsea’s new ownership, Todd Boehly, the club has parted ways with two quality coaches—Thomas Tuchel and Enzo Maresca.
SoftFootball believes that despite Tuchel now managing Paris Saint-Germain, he still has an emotional connection to Chelsea and would be concerned about the club’s poor performances in the 2025/26 season, marked by lack of coordination and absence of a clear system.
When Chelsea last won the UEFA Champions League in 2021, the squad was built on strong character and experience. Players such as Thiago Silva, Antonio Rüdiger, César Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen, Ben Chilwell, and a fit Reece James formed a solid defensive unit.
In midfield, players like N’Golo Kanté, Jorginho, and Mateo Kovačić provided balance, discipline, and leadership.
The contrast between that team and the current Chelsea side is stark. For many Chelsea fans, it is painful to compare past performances with the present situation.
Rival fans from clubs such as Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Manchester City have increasingly turned Chelsea’s struggles into a source of banter, reflecting the club’s decline from its previous standards.
