Women's Super League 2024-25 Preview: Chelsea

Get ready for the 2024/25 Women's Super League season with our comprehensive preview of the Chelsea squad! In this video, we dive deep into the latest transfers, key player tactics, and what fans can expect from the Blues this season. Join us as we analyse Chelsea's new signings and how they will impact the team's performance on the pitch. We'll explore the tactical formations used by head coach Emma Hayes and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the squad. Will Chelsea reclaim their spot at the top of the league? Don’t miss out on our detailed breakdown of player roles, strategies, and match predictions that will shape the upcoming season. If you’re a Chelsea supporter or a fan of Women’s football, this is the video for you! Remember to like, share, and subscribe for more insights and analysis on all things Women's Super League!
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[@ryanporter7400]

Gentlemen, please use proper context, Chelsea suffered season ending injuries to Sam Kerr and Mia Fichel, brought in a new striker who also picked up a knock in Myra Ramerez and nursed Lauren James through a super tight fixture schedule. Kat Mac was also returning to fitness, as well as Millie Bright being compromised and bleeding in a new center half in the January window all on the fly with WSL, Cup games, and Champions League. They did the best they could under the circumstances!! Applaud the effort, they did well.

[@TheWomensFootballChat]

Agreed! Just think we fell short of pre-season expectations, that's all! We were favourites for 3 trophies this season so to win only 1 is a little underwhelming. But we still played very well - this season will be interesting👀

[@Bridgejunky2]

Absolutely correct. Millie, Cat, Mia and Sam missing half the season or more, Aniek Nowen more or less all of it, plus Both Myra Ramirez and Natalie Bjorn being out for crucial weeks after arriving in January to bolster the squad, were massive blows to our trophy ambitions.

[@Bridgejunky2]

In recent seasons both Arsenal and Manchester City have, absolutely legitimately, pointed to significant injury lists as the reason they failed to challenge for the title or to qualify for Europe. Our injury crisis in 23/24 was worse than any suffered by our closest rivals. On the weekend of the Man Utd home game, we had 10 players missing through injury. Granted they would not all have started if fit but, when the starter, her backup, and the backup's backup, are all on the treatment table, that's a massive blow. Winning the league despite this was a fantastic achievement, and getting so close in the other three (2 semi-finals and a final) was a monumental effort by our squad.

[@militantyute]

I think it was a big achievement for Chelsea. There was one point they thought they had lost the title to city. Being pushed right to the end and coming out on top is a big achievement.

[@TheWomensFootballChat]

That's true, but falling short in other competitions is still disappointing

[@rexrexy1106]

This season would certainly be great for Chelsea. Bompastor is a better replacement and the sqaud is amazing... Bad injuries should stay away

[@eastvandb]

It looked like Bompastor was trying Ashley Lawrence out as a winger in some of the exhibition games. Not crazy, as she likes to push upfield as a defender, (not a lot of assists, but often makes the pass that leads to an assist). I wonder if that's the best use of her, though. I think we sometimes take Lawrence for granted. Hoping Bompastor doesn't do that.

[@TheWomensFootballChat]

Yeh I'm just not sure how she manages to get many minutes with such strong competition on the RW. I think she'll be used as a LB as well, though it seems Bernabe will stay and compete for that place as will🤷‍♂️

[@eastvandb]

@@TheWomensFootballChat No, I think you may be right. I hope not, or if so, I hope she doesn't stick around. She needs to be playing a lot.

[@keepyourhandsup6856]

So Carter is past it but Bronze is still one of the best right backs in the world 🤦guys come on.

[@TheWomensFootballChat]

Is that not true? Bronze may not be as good as she once was but she's still a top player. Carter had some difficult moments last season

[@keepyourhandsup6856]

@@TheWomensFootballChat dude come on, go back and watch Bronze for the last 18 months and then get back to me. Out of position more times than Emma Hayes wins leagues. Sure Jess had some tough ones but also had some world class games as part of an ever changing back 5. There's no comparison between the drop off we've seen from Fran Kirby who clearly can't do it at the top level anymore and Carter who had some minor dips in form.

[@couturecriminal8330]

​@@keepyourhandsup6856 Spanish league? 🙆‍♂️

[@Katharina-m1b]

Makes you question their footballing knowledge. Bronze is gonna be huge defensive liability

[@keepyourhandsup6856]

@@Katharina-m1b saw that in the first game vs Villa. Its odd that she's obviously very experienced but doesn't use that experience in her game.

[@EdmondDantesTyler]

Brilliant views. The 2 of you balancing the arguments is perfect. For me Chelsea the next 2 seasons the priority is Champions league. The league they have a big enough squad to win or come 2nd. They will play 2nd team in cups as I said Champions League is what the new coach is there for. They have the squad now to do it now. Depending on how the pending court case goes I think Kerr will return to US in winter or next summer. Ramirez and SBJ will lead attack and Marcario will interchange with them. Rameriz looks unstoppable and lethal to me and may push Bunny for the golden boot. Reiten looked like she was getting back to herself at the end of last season it was a poor season after the world cup. Kaneryd was outstanding last season with the only thing she needs to add to her game in consistent finishing. Baltimore looks like a good addition based on the Friendlies. As I have said in Arsenal review......Arsenal do not have these options and style of wing play that Chelsea have in abundance. James has so much potential. I think she still has a lot to learn, but like Lopez at Barca the future of womens football is very exciting if they fulfil their potential. Bronze?!! Perisset and Lawrence must have been wondering what was going on. She is a legend, but against pace she is weak. Teams that allow her to wander forward can always exploit the space she leaves and it will drag the error prone Buchannan out leaving space in the middle. Legend that she is I am someone who does not think she should be the England right back anymore. She brings a winning mentality to the side so that is a great plus to Chelsea, but will she play in the league ahead of Perisset?! But then the Coach has won the Champs League and I have not!!! Playing out from the back if it is Bright and Buchannan they have been very wayward with their passing and as I say Buchannan always puts me on edge as she has a mistake in her nearly every game. Bright hopefully will be back to her best, but she looked like she was struggling last season when playing. Totally agree that Bright may not play as much. They will miss Carter as the utility player and she was immense in the Barca win. I think Chelsea and England don't understand how good she really is at reading the game. ( she is right footed yet she is played left back by Sarina! ) She will be brilliant in the US. The player in the defence/offence they cannot afford to lose is Charles. Attacking she is world class and whilst she is still learning defensively Chelsea have no one able to play left back and who can link up and attack like she can. Lawrence is right footed and as shown in the friendlies is weak in the final third on her left foot. The player who did not impress me when she played at the end of last season, but has been outstanding in the friendlies and looks like a star of the future is Hamano. Central midfield is a slight worry for me in Champions League and against City. Regarding the new manager. She is very impressive in press conferences and interviews and clearly has the knowledge of how to win champs league. If I am being negative the things that may be an issue is against PSG and Barca last season she struggled tactically. PSG should have been out of sight in the first leg and wasted so many chances and made bad substitutions allowing Lyon to turn the game around in first leg. Secondly the French league is weak apart from a few teams. This allows you to concentrate on the Champions League. WSL and cups are very different and we will have to see if this is an issue. I believe from what I have seen of her that she sounds like she is more than capable of doing it, but it is an unknown. The players look like they are happy with her so that is good enough for me. I see them winning the league and going all the way in Champs League this season. The cups I think they will sacrifice.

[@frenchfoot8599]

I think Sonia is creating a monster to win everything and she can do it I saw the matches in the USA this summer and it's already good

[@TheWomensFootballChat]

We hope!😅💙

[@frenchfoot8599]

@@TheWomensFootballChat no for the wcl i support Lyon

[@morganfreeman9334]

Want to be hyped for this season, lot of good things to look for, but starting the season with Musovic and Bronze walking into the side instead of being an option got me worried.

[@TheWomensFootballChat]

I'm not hugely surprised to see Bompastor playing the more experienced players. Bronze was always going to be a starter and the difference between Musovic and Hampton is marginal anyways. I still think there's a lot to be excited about but I get your concerns👍

[@Katharina-m1b]

Chelsea doesn't have a world-class goalkeeper anymore and the defense just got a huge downgrade after the transfer window.

[@tadiwa__]

Lovely episode lads. I've been following the club's women's team since 2017 and I feel like Sonia is creating a different beast with this team. I think we'll see a very rutheless Chelsea side, probably much scarier than what Emma had. I watched the preseaon games and we looked really really good and these signings look very scary especially Kaptein. I might just be overexcited but I'm confident we can get to the UWCL final this season.

[@TheWomensFootballChat]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!🙌❤️

[@NEW-jm1lf]

Clearly all of this to stop Barça. And honestly as a Barcelona fan I am a tiny bit moved by how chelsea are looking, they are currently the only clear threat for Barça. Thought?

[@TheWomensFootballChat]

Yeh I think Chelsea will be at the sharp end of the UWCL once again this season. Wouldn't count out Lyon though, Montemurro is a good replacement for Bompastor. Chelsea are definitely aiming to win a UWCL soon though. Barcelona should be just as strong, even without Giraldez

[@frenchfoot8599]

only ? oh no

[@dontlook-v8c]

Do you think Arsenal have the squad to challenge all trophies this new szn?

[@NEW-jm1lf]

@dontlook-v8c definitely. They are an elite squad especially with the addition of Super Mario. The only question mark will always be Jonas. And for some reason the team never seems to reach that next level where they win even if it's an ugly scrappy win like chelsea always seems to pull off. But I doubt their ability to go far in the uwcl

[@dontlook-v8c]

​@@NEW-jm1lfthey seem inconsistent with their performance but always come out top against top sides. They might surprise people in the uwcl next szn. I don't know how but I have that feeling ( I'm not a gooner😅)

[@Bridgejunky2]

Ñicky Evrard did not join from Brighton last summer. She moved there on loan but returned due to injury.

[@TheWomensFootballChat]

Yeh sorry misspoke there - thanks for the info!👍

[@kevinokuku9153]

Best midfielder right now is Wieke Kaptien

[@TheWomensFootballChat]

You reckon? I think she's looked good in pre-season but she still isn't above Cuthbert or Nüsken in my estimations

[@frenchfoot8599]

jean François bof on the chair lucy is great for 2 years Baltimore second choice for me 330 / 5 000 your channel is interesting because it talks about the substance you should watch Leicester with a coach who finished 4th in the French league with a recruitment of young people she arrives (mouchon and another one who arrives) she had found dumornay from Haiti who is a pure genius and last year left Sonia in Lyon because they are friends)

[@TheWomensFootballChat]

Thanks!🙌 We'll be previewing Leicester on Tuesday, so look out for that!👀

[@frenchfoot8599]

@@TheWomensFootballChat super !! sorry for google tranlate i believe google do not like women football😀

[@frenchfoot8599]

oh la la forgot my answer the translation

[@frenchfoot8599]

Louna ribadeira is the best at Lyon and have pensé that he has one of the beautiful children in the academy Louna is on the street in the French capital with large French doors.

[@TheWomensFootballChat]

Nice insight, thanks! Looking forward to seeing her at Chelsea!

[@bibi-sh7ou]

I don't see LJ shining this season under Bombastor.

[@TheWomensFootballChat]

Interesting, why not?

[@tonysoanes7301]

​@@TheWomensFootballChatLJ is to selfish only plays for herself, there were lots of times, there were other players in better positions to shoot, to many times shots flew over the bar or wide, 👎👎

[@Bridgejunky2]

Linkopings is pronounced 'Lin-chopping''

[@TheWomensFootballChat]

Thanks for the info!👍

[@tonysoanes7301]

The reason you haven't seen that Guro Reiten, I think that is because she spent a good part of early season out injured, 😂😂👍👍

[@TheWomensFootballChat]

Yeh, as I said, she wasn't the same after her ankle injury

[@Katharina-m1b]

Imagine saying AKB is not a big loss 😅

[@TheWomensFootballChat]

With Musovic and Hampton, I don't think she is a huge loss?

[@Katharina-m1b]

@@TheWomensFootballChat Yes, she is. Neither is on her level. That's not an opinion, it's backed by stats.