These completely immature players were faced with the huge responsibility of defending Chelsea and it was clear that most of them were not ready to carry out this task. If we look at the performance of each of these players at their previous club, they actually always performed well and were even the key to victory, but when they joined one of the big teams in a more competitive competition they became bad.
You cannot narrow it down the player being immature, it can also be the style of play and general atmosphere around the club.
Take Joao Felix as an example, he underperformed at Chelsea during his loan spell at the club but is performing excellently at Barcelona which is a much bigger club.
Chelsea needs an overhaul. The management, ownership and scouting has been poor, this leads to the performances on the pitch that we have seen over the last weeks.
There has also been a loss of leaders in the dressing room with Players like Azpilicueta leaving and has left the club lacking in key areas.
- Jay -
Joao Felix did not under perform, I am forced to agree with you that it has to be the environment and the bad results dropping the mentality and results of these players off and on the field.
He was the fastest player to adapt to Chelsea last season. He also gave his best on his debut only to be red carded due to his own recklessness.
Chelsea sold big players they had last season. They are the only club in the premier league with the best deal during the transfer period.
They have brought in players but will take some number of years to blend into Chelsea's long term goals.