We are languishing in 10th, 8 points behind ‘struggling’ Man United. Defense is leaking goals, attack is largely misfiring and players are losing discipline.
The mentality has also become like that of a mid-table team. Nothing in and around the club screams world class at the moment.
I just don’t find many differences between Chelsea and say, Crystal Palace (apart from the wages and all). As fans, should we also have a mid-table mindset? Satisfied with draws against the big boys and finishing the season with 45-50 points?
The CL win 2 years ago papered over a whole lot of cracks, stodgy and unadventurous midfield, and nobody to put the ball away on a regular basis. Coupled with the behind the scenes ructions, it’s no surprise at all where we’re at, ah well, hope springs eternal.