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Board Gambling discussion
Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024
by
Falconer
on 08/07/2023, 02:51:37 UTC
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Surely there will be stronger pressure from Chelsea management on Pochettino next season. Because last season Chelsea did not display its best form as a big team in the Premier League, so it is hoped that his presence as the new Chelsea coach will bring Chelsea back into a strong team next season. Now seeing the big shake-up Chelsea have done in this transfer window I'm not too sure they will be stronger next season. Chelsea haven't made many big signings in this season's transfer window due to having a large stock of the players they brought in in last season's transfer window.

So Chelsea last season were really weak in their defense and front line. But so far there have been no players to be positioned as attackers that they managed to bring in. If they fail to make any changes up front, then their form may be even worse compared to last season.
Chelsea also made a hasty decision in my opinion, especially about selling important players. Mason Mount was one of the most important players for Chelsea in recent seasons, Kai Havertz too, but they sold him to Manchester United and Arsenal instead. Admittedly I was pleased when Manchester United managed to sign Mason Mount, but it was a big loss for Pochettino who was hoping for more good depth to his squad.

I will not be completely sure Pochettino will succeed in building Chelsea as quickly as expected, that's because he and some players need adaptation. Next season it is clear that there will be many opportunities for players like Mykhailo Mudryk and several other new players, so of course they need time and adjustments to the strategy from their new coach.