According to former Wales international and pundit Dean Saunders, a number of Chelsea players are expected to be paid back.
Despite big spending in the transfer market, Chelsea have had a difficult time this season. The Blues are now closer to the bottom three of the Premier League than Champions League spots, have had their third manager this season and are in real danger of competing for the lowest spot in the Premier League era. them, happened in the 1993/94 season when they finished 14th.
However, Frank Lampard's side ended a humiliating streak of six consecutive defeats in all competitions, as well as any lingering fears of relegation, with a 3-1 win over struggling Bournemouth on Sunday. Saturday, thanks to goals from Conor Gallagher, Benoit Badiashile and Joao Flix.
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But that did not ease the sadness of Chelsea fans, many of whom were both hurt and skeptical by comments made by owner Todd Boehly to Sky Sports last week that fans were "demanding." and that we really believe we will. And after such a bad performance this season, Saunders, a former Liverpool and Aston Villa player who has led Wrexham and Wolverhampton Wanderers, has no regrets about the club.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Saunders went as far as to say that some Chelsea players would have to pay their wages back and even compared the Blues to another fallen Premier League giant.
"These #CFC players, give your wages back. You don't deserve them.
"They are the new Man United."
Dean Saunders urges some Chelsea players to return wages after this season pic.twitter.com/1u1euWJMcS
talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) May 7, 2023
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Some players, give your wages back. [They] don't deserve it," Saunders said. Honestly, Chelsea is the new Man United.
You can see him showing up at Man United when he needs clearance. And I'm afraid to look at a reflection. Top players underperform, not working hard enough.
Chelsea is currently 11th in the rankings, 3 points behind rivals Fulham with 4 games left.
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However, the Blues' run is a tough read, with a visit to Nottingham Forest followed by trips to Manchester City and Manchester United before hosting top team Newcastle United on the final day. . In comparison, the last 4 matches of Fulham seem significantly more favorable. Matches against Leicester, Southampton and Crystal Palace await before the trip to Old Trafford concludes their campaign.
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