Chelsea has made a significant investment in their squad, spending over £200 million in the transfer window to bring in nine new players for the upcoming season. While there were actually 12 players signed, three of them – Estevao Willian, Aaron Anselmino, and Mike Penders – will not officially join the club until next year. Despite concerns about the size of Chelsea’s squad, they managed to offload 22 players, either on loan or permanent transfers, during the summer.
Now, let’s take a look at Chelsea’s squad depth for the rest of the season. It’s important to note that some players may still leave the club as transfer windows in certain countries abroad remain open. In goal, Filip Jorgensen was brought in to provide competition for Robert Sanchez. Marcus Bettinelli and Lucas Bergstrom provide further options, while players like Eddie Beach, Gabriel Slonina, Djordje Petrovic, and Kepa Arrizabalaga left on loan during the summer.
Moving on to defenders, Thiago Silva ended his tenure with Chelsea, and several others left on permanent or loan deals. Chelsea’s options at right-back include Reece James, Malo Gusto, and academy player Josh Acheampong. In central defense, players like Axel Disasi, Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Benoit Badiashile provide depth. At left-back, Ben Chilwell faces competition from Marc Cucurella and Renato Veiga.
In the midfield, Conor Gallagher was a high-profile departure, with other players like Tino Anjorin leaving permanently or on loan. Enzo Maresca now has Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Cesare Casadei, and Carney Chukwuemeka to choose from.
The attacking options at Chelsea are plentiful, despite some departures. Players like Christopher Nkunku, Cole Palmer, Joao Felix, Pedro Neto, Jadon Sancho, Noni Madueke, Mykhailo Mudryk, Nicolas Jackson, and Marc Guiu offer versatility and depth in the attack.
Overall, Chelsea has built a strong and diverse squad for the upcoming season, with options in every position. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how manager Enzo Maresca utilizes the depth at his disposal. With a mix of experienced players and exciting young talents, Chelsea fans can look forward to an exciting and competitive season ahead.
