Chelsea will head for the Premier League 2025-26 season, which is trying to build on the dynamics of last year, when they secured the fourth place, raised the UEFA conference league and amazed Paris Saint-Germain to win the FIFA Club World Cup. These triumphs signaled progress, but for the Chelsea club, the final goal remains to compete for the Premier League crown and deeper in domestic cup competitions – an area where they have not reached recently.
Concerns and defensive questions
One immediate challenge comes to defense. Blues was included in a large wound with Levi Colwill after a considerable period after he suffered ACL injury. His absence leaves a hole in the heart of defense, a position where Chelsea has long fought fitness problems. While Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile and Trevoh Chalobah remain possibilities, their injury records raise concerns. Enzo Maresca manager can still look at the transfer market, academy or even tactical rewriting to fill in the void.
In the middle and attack, however, Chelsea looks stronger. In accordance with their now known approach to recruitment -based volume, the club was again busy this summer. Brought Joao Pedro from BrightonJamie Bynoe-Gittens of Borussia Dortmund, Liam Delap from IPswich and Brazilian Miracles Estevao of Palmeiras. The priority was clear – to fix position 9, where Nicolas Jackson fought for consistency last season. Pedro and Delap impressed the World Championship in the club and on Competition between them could finally provide Chelsea with a reliable presence in front.
Speculation also surrounds the potential late step for Alejandro Garnacho in Manchester United. The wing was connected to the Stamford Bridge switch, although any agreement would probably depend on the last days of the transmission window.
Young core ready to strengthen
Unlike previous seasons, the constant chopping and changing Chelsea managed to maintain a strong core that could prove invaluable this summer. For the first time since ownership, continuity can work for its advantage, which allows Maresce to build a settled page and a clearer identity.
Among the players who are watching are Cole Palmer, who got shirt no. In the middle of the field, Brazilian young man Andrey Santos returns from an impressive loan in Strasbourg and is ready for his debut Premier League. His potential partnership with Moises Caicedo is an exciting prospect, while Romeo Lavia will also try to restore after injury.
Given that silver dishes were secured last season, expectations around Stamford Bridge grow. Blues now facing the challenge to turn the promise into consistency. If Maresca can navigate the failures of injuries and bring the best of his young talents, Chelsea can still push seriously to re-join the Premier League race in 2025-26.
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Published on:
August 17, 2025
