Apparently, Chelsea is a tutor.
Chelsea took the brunt of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine안전놀이터. Owner Roman Abramovich, a Russian oil tycoon, sold the club, and after a search for a buyer, billionaire Todd Boeli took over.
Boeli invested heavily in players. It’s estimated that he spent over £600 million ($985.1 million) in the transfer market alone. Enzo Fernandes alone cost £170 million, the highest transfer fee in Premier League history.
However, this has backfired, as it has disrupted team cohesion. Big-money signings failed to gel, and Conte’s authority became so strong that he lost faith in managers Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter and sacked them twice. Sitting in 12th place, Chelsea will struggle to finish higher than 11th no matter how well they play.
With the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino, formerly of Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain, confirmed in the summer, it’s imperative to clear out the squad. Reece James, Thiago Siuba, Kai Havertz, N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, and Christian Pulisic are some of the immediate targets.
Chelsea played bridesmaid to Manchester City’s title triumph ⓒYonhap/REUTERS/AFP
Chelsea played bridesmaid to Manchester City’s title triumph ⓒYonhap/REUTERS/AFP
The turmoil has been good for Manchester United. The Red Devils are the favorite to be acquired by Qatari capital. While much will depend on the attitude of the current owners, the Glazer family, it is certain that a large investment will be involved.
In response, United manager Eric ten Haag emphasized that the money will be spent efficiently. “If you don’t spend the money wisely, you’re likely to struggle,” he told The Telegraph, The Mirror, and other major media outlets a day ahead of the game against Chelsea.
“You have to do the right thing,” he said. Even if you have the money, you have to spend it wisely. If your investments don’t work, you need a different strategy.”
United could win a double. The best they can hope for is a top-four finish in the league, but they’ve won the Carabao Cup, the League Cup, and will meet Manchester City in the FA Cup final for the first time ever. That’s why the Chelsea game is so important.
The summer transfer window could make a big difference to United’s situation. The likes of Kim Min-Jae and Victor Osimhen (Napoli) have been rumored to be on their way. “I think United are definitely going in the right direction,” he said, but he also wants them to move in the right direction with a clear goal: “We want to win more trophies, we can’t just show that we are going in a good direction.”