One thing that AVB must improve upon or risk deserved criticism is the way in which Chelsea defend. At best it can be described as poor, and is costing them points in key games. Once renowned for their mercenary defence, now there are gaping holes all over the field, little protection in front of the back four, with the centre back pairing defending as well as my 4 month old kittens could – and they chase their own tails.
This has been a long time coming for Chelsea, and Abramovich must take some blame for this as much as his money has saved and made the club – he is just as at risk of destroying all the work done through both his managerial merry go round providing no consistency for the players and the fans, and also forcing players on the managers.
Abramovich wants what he cannot have, and it is a case of the grass being greener. Mourinho provided unprecidented success, but this was not enough. Ancelotti won a title and FA Cup – not enough. Now in AVB Chelsea are at least exciting and uncertain to watch – mostly due to their defending. This is not even mentioning the alarming rise in player power at Chelsea – a Real Madrid situation is not what the club need and it must be stopped before it really starts.
Chelsea need a manager who can build a dynasty at the club, and AVB is both young enough and talented enough to do this – think back to Fergie when he took over United – for the first couple of seasons his job was in real jeopardy as he tried to rebuild the club and put his faith in the youth. This is something AVB must be given time to do. In three years if things are just as bad and the team are regressing, then yes it will be time for what seems the hundredth manager in the last 8 years, but for now, Abramovich must give him time and support, or risk the club becoming a laughing stock – and an unsuccessful one at that.
Written by Rebecca Knight for FootballFancast.com.
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