Chelsea’s Squad Overhaul: 11 Players Set to Leave Stamford Bridge

Chelsea plans a major purge within its squad (REUTERS/Dylan Martinez)

The London club has invested more than 1 billion euros in signings under the administration of Todd Boehly, seeking sporting and economic successes that, until now, seem elusive. Given this situation, and while the continuity of Mauricio Pochettino as technical director seems to be an unknown, the English press warned of the shocking purge that the Blue team could receive for next season.

With the intention of not having problems with Financial Fair Play or receiving any type of points deduction for non-compliance (as happened to Everton or Nottingham Forest, for example), The Sun newspaper warned that the London club plans to carry out an important restructuring of its squad, with the possibility of getting rid of up to 11 players.

“We are not up to the club’s history. We have to accept it and be critical. I am the first person responsible… But the players must also assume their responsibility. “We are not good enough,” said the Argentine coach, whose contract with the English team ends on June 30, 2025.

The next few weeks could be decisive for his future at Chelsea, especially with the FA Cup semi-finals against Manchester City just around the corner. The Blues currently sit in ninth position in the Premier League with 44 points. The fight for European places is closer than ever, and the team needs to carry out an in-depth analysis of its squad at the end of the season. “We need to accept, work and try to solve this type of problem. “Always when the end of the season arrives, we have to analyze the squad and what we lack to try to add people with the capacity to contribute what we are seeing today, to improve in the coming seasons,” said Pochettino.

Who are the 11 footballers who could leave Chelsea?

Conor Gallagher, one of the stars who could leave Chelsea (REUTERS/Dylan Martinez)

The most bombastic name on this list is Conor Gallagher, who is usually a regular part of the London team’s eleven this year. The 24-year-old midfielder, who has contributed five goals and eight assists in 41 games so far this season, has a high value in the transfer market and could be a key to making money.

Another who could follow his path is youth player Trevoh Chalabah. The defender, who was close to being transferred to Bayern Munich in Germany in the last transfer window, has just left behind a series of muscle problems that left him out of the playing field for much of the season.

Three players who are currently on loan will pack their bags again and remain away from Stamford Bridge: Ian Maatsen (currently at Borussia Dortmund in Germany), Armando Broja (at Fulham – West Ham has him in their sights -) and Lewis Hall (in Newcastle, but with an obligation to purchase).

Spanish left back Marc Cucurella is also in the eye of the storm. Chelsea invested a significant sum of money for him but his level is far from what he showed at Brighton & Hove Albion. The intention is to recover part of what was invested.

The English newspaper adds that French defender Malang Sarr will leave once the season ends, as will central marker Thiago Silva, 39 years old. The experienced footballer has a contract with the club until June and would not be renewed.

To close the list of departures, three important names appear who are currently on loan at other institutions: Romelu Lukaku (Rome of Italy), Kepa Arrizabalaga (Real Madrid of Spain) and Hakim Ziyech (Galatasaray of Turkey).

2024-04-12 14:06:38
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