{"id":292195,"date":"2023-10-03T11:01:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T11:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=292195"},"modified":"2023-10-03T11:01:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T11:01:09","slug":"jamie-carragher-tells-chelsea-to-axe-two-new-signings-in-brutal-reality-check","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/jamie-carragher-tells-chelsea-to-axe-two-new-signings-in-brutal-reality-check\/","title":{"rendered":"Jamie Carragher tells Chelsea to axe two new signings in brutal reality check"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Pochettino gives Chelsea team news for Fulham trip<\/h3>\n<p>Jamie Carragher believes that Chelsea need to axe their goalkeeper and striker if they are to have a realistic chance of contending for the Premier League title in future seasons. The Blues have only just splashed big money on flying forward Nicolas Jackson and former Brighton stopper Robert Sanchez, with both players arriving in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>Manager Mauricio Pochettino&#8217;s first transfer window at the helm was as chaotic as those that preceded his arrival at Chelsea. Huge fees were spent on the likes of Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia and Christopher Nkunku, but results on the pitch have left fans desperate.<\/p>\n<p>Jackson and Sanchez were snapped up as part of the recruitment drive at a combined cost of \u00a357million, and they have each been regulars under Pochettino this term. But Jackson is already attracting negative attention for his wayward finishing, and Sanchez was unable to hold down the No 1 jersey at Brighton before his move to Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n<p>Now, Carragher believes that Chelsea need to pay special attention to both positions if co-owner Todd Boehly is to see improvements later this season, which could be bad news for the two new signings in question.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <strong>Kompany puts \u00a360k car up for sale &#8211; and Prem fans can buy Man City icon&#8217;s motor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/4990256.jpg?r=1696273161532\"><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Chelsea&#8217;s best XI would still need at least four players &#8211; and I mean top players &#8211; to go and have a chance of catching Manchester City,&#8221; the former Liverpool centre-back told <em>Sky Sports<\/em> ahead of the Blues&#8217; clash with Fulham on Monday night. &#8220;The goalkeeper and centre-forward are not good enough.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>And in a sobering reality check for Boehly, who has spent extortionate figures on squad improvements since taking over in west London, Carragher believes that two other positions also need to be strengthened.<\/p>\n<p>We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you&#8217;ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Read more&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Man City legend and ex-chairman Francis Lee dies at 79 after cancer battle[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag &#8216;loved&#8217; what Benni McCarthy did with Garnacho and Amad[INTERVIEW] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>David Seaman heaps praise on Arsenal prospect Karl Hein &#8211; &#8216;really promising'[EXCLUSIVE] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They need another midfielder and another defender too. To think Chelsea have spent \u00a31bn and still feel like they are half a team away from competing for the Premier League title, it\u2019s flabbergasting.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Pochettino steadied the ship in midweek after a run of three consecutive games without scoring, as he oversaw a narrow victory over Brighton in the Carabao Cup. Sanchez and Jackson both started, with the latter grabbing a 50th-minute winner.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/4990273.jpg?r=1696273161943\"><\/p>\n<p>The Chelsea boss followed up the side&#8217;s much-needed morale boost by shaking up his starting XI for Fulham&#8217;s visit to Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n<p>Armando Broja, Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer were among the eyebrow-raising names on the team sheet, with Pochettino desperate to propel his struggling side into the top half of the Premier League table.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/1819218\/chelsea-news-jamie-carragher-premier-league\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pochettino gives Chelsea team news for Fulham trip Jamie Carragher believes that Chelsea need to axe their goalkeeper and striker if they are to have a realistic chance of contending for the Premier League title in future seasons. 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