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Paul Merson says Chelsea’s lack of experience is a big factor in their inconsistent Premier League form, but he believes they have the talent to do well in cup competitions. Enzo Maresca’s side lost 2-1 to Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, leaving them ninth in the league table. However, they have the chance to bounce back with a Carabao Cup tie against Wolves on Wednesday evening – live on Sky Sports – which Merson describes as a crucial game for the Blues as they look to build on their Conference League and Club World Cup wins earlier this year. Merson says Chelsea are not ready to win the league now and to set Maresca up for success next time because they are chasing to keep the league and Maresca’s success to ensure to win the League and Club World Cup earlier this year.
‘Chelsea Inconsistent’
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Paul Merson discusses Chelsea’s inconsistent Premier League performance after their defeat to Sunderland
It was a bad day in office for Chelsea against Sunderland. When you turn up to the game, it is too late, make sure you don’t lose the game. A point is a point. You go and have your moment with it. Chelsea are a young team who bring resistance. They are a cup team. Contending teams do well in the cup. They can be hot and make a play on any day, but it depends in the league season. They are not going to last in the league in a 38-game season. That’s where Chelsea are. Wins in the cup and they could win cup competitions this year, but you cannot win friendly titles with young teams like this. Right now, this plan. Young players are being bought have just gone, but he is not winning the league title. Do you want Chelsea to win the Premier League title?’
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Now, like a rollercoaster. One minute they can be brilliant, but the next minute they are not great. It is always going to be a bit up and down without experienced leaders in the team. Only time will tell how the project develops. Who will they buy in the next window and transfers in the summer? Are they continuing to purchase 21 and 22-year-olds? Or will they go to two senior players with Premier League experience for that experience? Here is where it comes down to what the owners want, whether they want cups or titles at Stamford Bridge.
‘Chelsea’s squad is still small’
Image: Chelsea’s Marc Guehi battles Sunderland’s Dan Ballard as Chelsea turn to alternatives in the middle of their defence.
But they are all young players. I don’t think Levi Colwill will bring in Thiago Silva without help. It is important to have a club to learn from young defenders. That is why I think Chelsea need an experienced defender in order to try and get their young players to improve even more. Then there is the end. Robert Sanchez is a good shot-stopper but I think he always makes mistakes. In midfield, I think Moises Caicedo is one of the best, but there up front, I think Nicolas Jackson Chelsea a bit decide to bite back allowed to go. Marc Guehi had no business against Sunderland. You only touch the ball nine or 10 times when you play an influential team, it is not enough. Joao Pedroo is also not getting as much training as he is dealing with injury. Chelsea get small and I think it shows that the squad is not as big as everyone makes out.
‘Maresca wants to win the Premier League’
Image: Enzo Maresca makes a key play against Wolves on Wednesday
Enzo Maresca will be confused. He wants to win the Premier League. The witness is real. You can lose more games in the Champions League than in the Premier League, but still go ahead and lift the cup. That is why the grail deal is still holy. This is because Chelsea are under strong pressure to win trophies given how far they have progressed in the league so far. The game against Wolves on Wednesday is important. It is great football. Chelsea would have started second in the league with a win on Saturday, now they are ninth. This result will really put pressure on, especially with the trip to Spurs also next Saturday. The goal is based on winning trophies and not based on winning in the Premier League. The Champions League will be difficult with the quality of the teams within it and the ties being two-legged as the competition progresses, leaving the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup. The FA Cup is a very dependent draw and that is why the Carabao Cup is a good opportunity for Chelsea and why the Wolves game is huge. Chelsea have to maintain their trophy-winning image. I expect Nottingham Forest to be upset with Chelsea but there will only be so much patience when you have won. Last year they took something in silver so that there would be some understanding, for now. However, Maresca will know that he has to take this time. If he refuses, there will be a beating. And this Marshall doesn’t want to go. He can do what he can with the cards he has played. He was quite clear that he wanted a midway place. Doesn’t bring in two wingers in the club. The team, for me, is still not good enough. It is not well balanced and, as I said before, it needs two experienced heads.
Spurs important game in top four race
For Chelsea, you don’t want to lose the game. It is important in the league too. Chelsea in the Champions League next season. The real thing is that you have to qualify for the Champions League even if you win the FA Cup or the Carabao Cup. Cup and top four are good seasons for Chelsea. Cup and no Champions League is not a good time. It’s that easy. I don’t like to say that because I like to see my team lift trophies. For a player, give me a trophy any day. However, as a shooter, in order to continue the project and attract the right players, you have to be in the Champions League.
Watch Wolves vs Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on Sky Sports on Wednesday; kick-off 7.45pm (Tag-Translation)
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