Chelsea preview: Five key talking points for 2026-27 Premier League season
Summary
Chelsea Football Club has experienced a difficult period recently, including a series of low league finishes and frequent changes in managers. The club is preparing for the 2026-27 Premier League season without playing in European competitions, with new manager Xabi Alonso expected to use a 3-4-3 formation.Key Facts
- Chelsea last won the English top league in 1955 and has won multiple cups since then.
- The club struggled through relegation threats in the 1980s but later returned to winning trophies under owner Roman Abramovich.
- Abramovich sold the club in 2022, leading to instability and turmoil on the field.
- Chelsea's league finishes in recent seasons were 12th, 6th, 4th, and 10th, marking their worst run since 1996.
- The club has had seven permanent managers since their last Champions League win in 2021, showing frequent changes.
- Previous manager Enzo Maresca’s tactics were rigid and predictability led to poor results.
- New manager Xabi Alonso is likely to use the 3-4-3 formation, which was successful for Chelsea in the past.
- Player Cole Palmer showed strong form two seasons ago but has struggled recently during the club’s difficult seasons.
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