“If Chelsea can stop this one thing they will win the league” – Ian Wright reveals ‘ONE’ major Chelsea weakness in the title race
Ian Wright, a former striker for Arsenal, has identified the main problem preventing us from posing a real title threat this year.
Wright highlighted Chelsea’s defense as a major concern while applauding the team’s tremendous potential on the Stick to Football podcast.
“They are exciting… I like the way the manager has blasted people out,” Wright remarked, referring to the firm decisions made by Enzo Maresca in shaping this team.
“He’s gone, ‘bam’, ruthless. This is what I am doing, I’m going with this and you are starting to see it, especially with Caicedo and Lavia in midfield.”
Wright has been impressed with the midfield presence of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, both summer signings, and sees potential in Chelsea’s “front four” players who, as he put it, “look like they could go.” For Chelsea fans, it’s encouraging to hear praise for the structure Maresca is building and the dynamic energy of our attacking options. But, according to Wright, it’s our defense that’s letting us down and stopping us from being true title contenders.
“The front four look like they could go, it’s just that defence [that lets them down],” Wright concluded. While we’re seeing progress, his comments shine a light on the need for defensive stability if we’re to truly challenge the top teams.
With Maresca’s commitment and a few strategic improvements at the back, perhaps Chelsea can turn these weaknesses into strengths and make a run for the title in the seasons ahead.