“He will help Chelsea to win the league” – Chelsea urged to sign ‘experienced’ player in January
Pundit Danny Murphy has revealed to Chelsea that throughout the upcoming transfer windows, they must explore their transfer budget and acquire more experience.
Chelsea’s average age of 23.5 makes them the youngest team in the Premier League, which helps to explain some of their patchy performance in recent years.
Chelsea have been impressive at times this season, but their inconsistent form has meant that they are probably no longer in the hunt to win that Premier League title, and Murphy thinks they need to add some experience to the side, telling BBC Radio 5 Live: ‘It’s game management where Chelsea are lacking at times.
‘Chelsea are lacking an experienced player who can help their game management which has cost them vital points in the Premier League title race.
‘They need to know when to slow things down, having some men drop off, having someone sitting alongside Moises Caicedo in the base of midfield, instead of this constant trying to go forward.
‘Against Fulham, it was similar to today. It ended up being end to end and like a basketball game towards the end, and they lost.
‘There is still the quality there, and they are a young side. I still think they will be strong in the second half of the season.’