Are Maresca's Chelsea title contenders?

[@JP-kj5es]

This podcast was literally laughing at Chelsea start of the year and now they want us to be title contenders before we are ready

[@mhlengigngema4824]

The fact that they were so sure about chelsea failing. They even have one episode titled ,*New Manager, same problems for chelsea*

[@TheHillsTrailBrothers]

Receipts!!! FACTS!🎉

[@HughMungus528]

Lost all respect for the Main Channel as well and unsubbed .

[@chadreid1428]

a true underdog story

[@apan990]

just like everyone else, we fans knew we could get top 4, that was our aim and it still is, everyone else thought we would finish midtable again and buckle under the pressure of a giant bloated squad, but now when we proved them wrong and are actually playing well, they wana turn us into title challengers. the audacity lmfao.

[@catinsidethehead]

We are not title contenders. We just want to get 3 points every game

[@makskauzny3794]

We're just a chill guy taking the season game by game 😎

[@daviddaniel8025]

we aint title contenders yet!

[@PlayerAyte]

The ownership are clueless. The manager is too green and ruthless. The sporting directors have no plan. The team isn't young and exciting. Selling Gallagher, Mount, Havertz, etc. was foolish. We have 47 players. Letting Poch go set the club back. What else am i missing?

[@IDUNNOBROS]

aight bro SURE

[@thestoo8328]

What are you missing? What about - you're a bell end. That should do it.

[@PlayerAyte]

@thestoo8328 I see sarcasm doesn't carry well on your end.

[@Komy11]

The squad is to young/inexperienced. The new manager is stubborn and has no plan b. We have no leaders/proven players. We live and die by Cole and his pens. Thats of the top of my head but there are surely other "points" the punderty and Co have spit out since Dec.2023./Jan.2024. Let them talk, thats all they can do. We are only going to get better and better, just sit back and enjoy our success and there tears.

[@davepike7546]

@@thestoo8328 Whoosh! missed it.

[@karandhar89]

We are not title contenders.

[@hiramcarrero8402]

I love that our “struggle era” lasted two years. Liverpool, Arsenal, ManU and Man City all had way longer periods of struggle, Chelsea fans are super spoiled haha

[@cosminm5270]

Let's just win a big trophy and then we can say that the struggle era has ended. So far, we've achieved nothing.

[@indexpictures]

your struggle era was the decades before 2004

[@RasenRendanX]

Wasn't even a struggle. We were transitioning to a new ownership who had their own plan that took time to take shape

[@hiramcarrero8402]

@@cosminm5270 I get that I just mean back in the top 4, trophy conversation. Still gotta win

[@hiramcarrero8402]

@@indexpictures Thats what chelsea fans forget

[@blacksharp1460]

No. We are not title challengers. Top 3 and conference and we'll see next season.

[@arhamgabula]

I’m not sure why everyone says that they have one team for the prem and another for cups. It’s clear that the teams are divided not by competition but which day of the week they’re playing. Prem games midweek will have the midweek team and it’s so smart to keep all the players fresh and safer from injuries.

[@nyanobrien9885]

Exactly, players that recover faster or has a larger energy tank, make the top choice and players with less yet match up particularly against certain opponents make the rest and the third level make the bench.

[@wilsonfamily1762]

this

[@craigbeddoes405]

52 years out of 52 alive I've been CHELS. I also know a title charge. We are not in a title race. We just want to win every game. We don't care about winning the league this year. As long as arsenal don't

[@chad9971]

"As I've said, many many times, the target is top 4...we are not ready yet for the title" Enzo Maresca Yall pundits have nothing to hate on Chelsea on. Yall trying to build us up now to tear us back down.

[@Sigma76420]

Thank you for this

[@bluesfactspitter]

As a Chelsea fan, I am a huge fan of Maresca. He wasn’t given a warm welcome bc most chelsea fans didn’t think poch going was correct but Enzo has made everything right. Smart dude and seems to have great player relationships

[@wilsonfamily1762]

at least half the fan base was pleased to see Poch go

[@Innoxblue]

No, were just here to collect three points.

[@TheHillsTrailBrothers]

I do appreciate the fresh honest take and admission you all could not see it in early August.

[@StoicBlissPrevails]

No we are not yet, Champions League Qualification plus a Conference Leauge winis the realistic aim! 🤩

[@AdThe1st]

I think the fact he managed Palmer at City u21s is probably a big boon, having the Starboy already knowing a liking the manager probably would make the likes of Madueke or other players respect Enzo from the beginning

[@paulwatson2712]

Finally, an insightful debate about Chelsea - no blood / bruv / bladder at any time…excellent from all😂👍

[@clydejohngeorge4535]

Whether or not we like it, we are in the title conversation. It's just not what our expectation of the season is. That is stability and consistency, and we are VERY happy with how things are going in that department

[@trows3y99]

We have stability but it’s not even Xmas yet. I think the “title contenders” is still a bit premature. We’ve spent a lot of money to be here and I’m not complaining but there really is no need to rush into big claims such as battling for the title. Taking each game as it comes and getting 3 points is what’s most important. If we somehow do win the title then that’s perfect but I wouldn’t say we’re contenders yet. We drew 1-1 against Arsenal and even Man Utd

[@leonaidoo]

We are not in the title race, we will drop off cos we have few issues and that's OK

[@elvinmani941]

Why does everyone want to holdback on something goood , why cant fans be positive and give it a go and say yeah we going for it..all this we are not contenders is just being weak and foolish​@trows3y99

[@Michealxlr]

Lol now all of a sudden these geniuses knew we'd signed quality players. Mandem just come on camera and lie out of their teeth. Y'all are not serious.

[@cjay4654]

Even told Sterling right in his face that he's not needed

[@CristianoSantos-ej3qn]

Probably the only Chelsea fan whom is relishing a title challenge. Couldn't care less if we finish second by a point to an admittedly brilliant Liverpool team. I'd say to my Chelsea boys and gals, look at what just challenging for the title has done for Arsenal, its given those players and fans hope again.

[@dannyadams2211]

You talked so much bs at the start of the season, with your smug attitude, not laughing anymore are you. Go glaze arteta some more

[@nyanobrien9885]

For people who do a lot of research and are following a particular club so much, it's amazing how short-sighted they are of Chelsea strategy. Their arrogance and beliefs make them count out options that Chelsea are actually planning on playing. Its like poker and you journalists are going to lose the game simply because you think Chelsea shouldn't be playing the way they are with the hands they hold. The joke will continue to be on you guys for the next couple years.

[@tuananhhoang1533]

Every transfer strategy is a gamble tbh. But investing for the future is what every clubs are doing on a daily basis, it's just that Chelsea has done it on a much grander scale and in such a turbulent time of the club. So all the hate and mockering Chelsea received for the past 2 years just because they have done what Pep is trying to do now is just blind hatred.

[@nasirvuyo3329]

suddenly now people always knew we signed good players 😂😂😂😂 stay on that side bro

[@Mypresident1986]

It amazes me how almost all pundits have little knowledge of football ⚽. Chelsea owners obviously came in with a vision of young best talents. And when a good coach gets hold of the best young talent, the rest is lovely 🌹

[@Jack-nr1nn]

It’s gone good, but it very easily could have ended up a squad of talent on long contracts not performing together

[@franciscunningham1939]

Chelsea have been the 4th best team this calendar year by a long way. Over 10 pts better off than 5th. It hasnt been a few months end of last season. This guy repprts weekly on chelsea yet still cant give credit where its due.

[@AdrianGarciaMusic]

Chelsea fans really struggling to say “we’re not title contenders…” but they KNOWWWW they are 😂

[@johnhopkinson4054]

Spurs away was definitely not our biggest test yet, yes we went 2 down but it's Spurs we are talking about we always beat them

[@RoyalBlue292]

Please just apologise to the Chels for all the lot rubbish being said about our football club.

[@Joe-zt1tu]

No clubs winning a title with Robert Sanchez in goal or Badiashile at CB.

[@oybekoyhonim]

you cannot jump from being midtable mandems to being title contenders in a year, it's like saying manchester united will be tittle contenders next year remember chelsea brother, everybody was kicking us when we were down, now they are trying to gaslight us, don't let them

[@alexanderjohnson4053]

These people need to relax. We are just chill guys 🥶😜

[@anderseriksrud5381]

Need to mention the competition for places is really pushing the squad.

[@jilnokuri371]

Michael cox's article on palmer was brilliant

[@joeymarfo]

Chelsea is really back anew entirely in terms of style of play, structure and direction. We ought to add trophies to put icing on the cake in the coming months and years.

[@fraac]

Bring back tifo_irl brand. I don't want to be accidentally watching pundits instead of people who know what they're talking about. Old school rubbish

[@mickodillon1480]

Levi Colwill is right in his comment.

[@CH33KYiZninj4]

Come Feb, when everyone's come through heavy fixture runs, Christmas, ucl January matches ect, we will then see if we are part of this title race.

[@BSMAG87]

People need to realise the chaos came as a consequence of the sanctions. It was inevitable. Having to fast-track a multi-billion pound purchase because the club were in danger of going under in a matter of months (look how long INEOS took with United) meant that Clearlake then had to scramble and rush to get the infrastructure in place, and as a consequence, didn't get a few appointments right first time and had to change (call it ruthless, but the club has massively benefitted from the decision to act fast and rectify those mistakes) That first transfer window with Boehly as sporting director was such a mess, but after all the sanctions, turning a club that was already in decline to one currently in the ascendency in such a short period of time (look at how long it took Liverpool and Arsenal, while United are still struggling) is a massive credit to the job Paul Winstanley, Laurence Stewart and Joe Shields have done since they were appointed. Almost all their business has been excellent (I don’t like selling academy players for pure profit, but it feels like Clearlake challenged them to turn things around as quickly as possible and this was the route they identified)

[@davidcobb77]

Are Chelsea title contenders? Wow, what an original take. Literally no other media outlet has posed that question. Maybe these journos should spend more time reflecting on why they’ve completely misjudged this project for the past two years.

[@bobmarshall8527]

That one guy sounds like Gareth Southgate 😂

[@310613lk]

We’re not title contenders. We’re just a chill team with positive vibes and a great run of form!

[@paul-gt1gy]

We aren't title contenders in December not even half of the games have been played yet

[@MarkusTPA]

Love how Chelsea were clowned the last 2 years after the bs sanctions, sale, and a complete rebuild like we have never seen before in basically any sport just to shove it back in everyones face and show that the plan has promise. Went from Chelsea have no plan and owners have no idea what they are doing to putting us in the title race. Not only are Chelsea back but we are playing such fun football and we havent even added Santos, Estevao or Paez to this team. Its scary for the Prem

[@arkansasceltic]

I’m super excited to see Santos, Paez & Estevao play with the Chelsea shirt on next year! The only thing I’m curious about is with Champions league(hopefully), PL & the two cup competitions where will these young guys be able to play and earn minutes besides the two cup competitions

[@yanikdavid3708]

@@arkansascelticmost likely Estavio will replace Noni if he doesn’t fix his attitude and Paez will take an enzo/cole type role so prolly b team. Santos probably will do a role like what casadei is doing in the b team

[@arkansasceltic]

@@yanikdavid3708 If the club get offered a massive offer I could see them selling Noni, but other than that they are not selling him by next year

[@yanikdavid3708]

@@arkansasceltic while that is true I think Estavio will also need a year of integration to get used to English football, he most likely will spend a year at strausbourg ig before coming into the first team, but I could be wrong

[@arkansasceltic]

@@yanikdavid3708 The club Estevao and Paez are going straight to the first team. Now they could change their minds so don’t take what I say as 100% fact but I think those two are going to be with Chelsea. Then there’s a Brazilian CB I forget his name who should be coming next season but he might go to strausbourg. Then Santos has been amazing his last year & half at Strausbourg that I think he comes back to Chelsea to fight for a place in the first team

[@TheSlySight]

As a Chelsea fan, I have no bitterness towards Spurs. They're actually my favourite team.

[@indexpictures]

there are 4 teams in the title race & it will all depend on Liverpool's fitness. an injury to VVD, Konate (again), Salah would be devastating & they will not spend in jan because of their owners. the other 3 all have a decent chance of reaching 85+ points which will be in the title range

[@MikeRono]

"MaWrecker" New Maresca nickname! 33:11

[@CentauriSatoko]

No - not unless we get a top keeper, an elite, experienced CB and competition for Jackson.

[@mkhanyisisimelane3477]

"We are young, and we are serious " 🔵

[@aremuabdulrahman9366]

Nice one,this is a big man management for maresca.pretty

[@Okafor1000]

Spurs has and will never be our biggest test. Our biggest test remains arsenal and City

[@Meme-Television]

Without a solid wc keeper like Ederson and Allison, we can't be title contenders.

[@jamesabney4294]

Excellent discussion.

[@arnoldsaunders6073]

There is a good team spirit at the the Chels.

[@Da-Red-Phoenix]

What do you mean “ Liverpool don’t know whats happening there” What’s happening is they are winning and the bet Chelsea once already! Give them some respect!

[@Just_Blue_1]

This should be titled "The Athletic FC podcast eats their words."

[@NorbertNahumEvreuklovic]

Yes we are 💯💯💯 Unless fans believe varsenal n aston villa are.

[@deborahluck539]

I’m amazed that I feel positive re: Chelsea 😮

[@tamxo2451]

No chelsea fan thinks we are contenders

[@carllynev1156]

I dint hear the 50 players jokes anymore

[@jimjimson9]

We gone win the league for sure

[@atikulislam4079]

Short story: we are not Lack of title/trophy winning experience will let this team down but maybe next season

[@MeggaChen]

Stop putting pressure on us. We just want three points at a time 🎉

[@charlesfiberesima3580]

Absolutely, that's the main goal. Do you think we deserve more in Liverpool game?

[@MeggaChen]

@ oh we got unlucky back then. Second time this season will be when the magic happen 🪄

[@charlesfiberesima3580]

@@MeggaChen True. Imagine we came out of that Liverpool game with a draw, by now we would've been 2 points below them

[@felixmakinda7689]

Chelsea 💙 fan from Kenya 🇰🇪? What are title contenders? I can't find the definition in my dictionary? Is that another name for teams like Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool?

[@jah5076]

if we had a top cb and gk yes

[@jimmyturner4909]

Up the Chelseaa who would have thought we be where we are

[@JustTheOneSwanActually]

every newspaper/broadcaster/journalist/etc. changing their opinions now but at the start of the season everyone was laughing at chelsea… admit you were wrong or don’t jump on the bandwagon. Tired of everyone just lazily following the attractive narrative.

[@truthtortoise3829]

Liam is a real one, he does a great job describing the inner workings and behind the scenes perspectives of the club and those around it. Keep up the great work!

[@TheSlySight]

We're not title contenders, we're just testing boots.

[@jameswilloughby6803]

Need a class goalkeeper to challenge for a title,we don't have one at the moment

[@bennehtheophilus1504]

Most of the top teams will look at Chelsea’s blueprint and do the same.Man united will do the exact same thing

[@TheGouthamCity]

We don’t do title races. We win titles they do the races. We have seen it, we know it. It’s our dna.

[@Trax777]

All these guys were talkin smack, how does humble pie taste 🥧

[@anz4845]

Chelsea are going to win the Premier League for 2024-25 without doubt. I feel so happy all the haters of Chelsea will eat dust at the end of the season😅.

[@Chulu.10]

No, we aren't title contenders,we just playing acceptable football one match at a time time.If we can finish in the top 4, that'll be great

[@Gangalamu]

Y not and the only way is up, COYB and sky is the limit ❤❤❤❤

[@chibengamuseli424]

We don't want the title. The title wants us

[@recedinghairline258]

Just sting a little Ayo, after laughing for two years and failing to recognise the strategy!

[@JoAdran]

Please you guys should not ginx it for us with the title contention, thnks

[@aaron-dg9rr]

we want 3 points

[@progpuss]

No chance with defence like Chelsea have , two centre halves and keeper are championship level at best

[@elvinmani941]

Youre a foo

[@1angrymen]

Just a little bit of humble pie I reckon... 🥧 👀

[@mr_tumnus8702]

Good podcast but guy in mirror is distracting. You should put something else there or get his own camera

[@altibzz]

no, you know we arent, you just want to accuse us being bottlers or failures, we're fighting for fourth place to get back into CL. also betteridges law of headlines lol.

[@RiczardGW]

No, we are not a tittle contender, we just want 3 points every game

[@ABADY599]

We are not title contenders. We want to get 3 points every game

[@mouseinthehouse_]

We are not in the title race. There are bigger and more experienced horses in that race. We are the Little Horse that needs to drink milk and learn to jump.

[@Da-Red-Phoenix]

And why do they state man city in Jan as the benchmark! City are so far behind as to be almost irrelevant!. Liverpool are this year’s benchmark and Chelsea lost … lets see what happens at the bridge

[@gabrielfoligno]

Poch is simply an awful coach. I was pretty sure Maresca was going to be a hit

[@elvinmani941]

Poch devastated the squad with so many injuries from demanding physical training

[@appiahallan]

We are not in the title race

[@roohdarX]

All title talks are disingenuous cause its mostly coming from non-Chelsea fans. All of them never gave us any chance of even top 4! Even talked about this on my channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJnNo5mvpbyEgrMfeature=shared

[@Rumination6913]

No we are not, it's too early man

[@ZanMan97]

We definitely are not title contenders 🫣😆

[@Jojo10-q1u]

Not yet! Soon

[@JBHinCJBH]

Maybe if some certain City players were a bit more humble Chels wouldnt be 2nd

[@paulolili2038]

No we are not. Just fighting for top 4 finish and conference league

[@ashishrao3069]

Not with that defence and goalkeeper

[@pepejean8049]

Chelsea fans scared to call themselves title contenders when they’re sitting 2nd with a billion pound squad

[@itsagoal182]

Zero title contenders! No Chelsea fan will say or believe this!!

[@drunkinclam100]

The keeper not good enough and Jackson will take us to a certain level but not the top level

[@itsagoal182]

Tend to agree, do we go for Osimhen now though? Could scupper Jackson’s development.

[@wynandvanzyl9820]

Next season.