Chelsea have been on a spending spree this ongoing transfer window and they have managed to sign players in almost every area of the pitch.
The Blues could not bring in new signings during the previous two transfer windows but Roman Abramovich is making sure that Frank Lampard is finally able to structure the team of his dreams.
Gary Neville told Sky Sports, via Metro: ‘For 15 years Roman Abramovich has wanted a flamboyant team.
‘I do think Frank Lampard has reinvigorated him with academy players finally coming through. They’ve played in a different way, they’re more energetic and they are really good to watch.
‘They are more inconsistent and less reliable but you always get that when you go with younger players and a different style. But I think that’s what he [Abramovich] wants
‘He wants the excitement, the thrill around Chelsea and I think that’s why he’s invested this summer to go again because this team has got something he’s always wanted.’
And while all these new arrivals have certainly bolstered Chelsea’s hopes of challenging Liverpool and Manchester City for the Premier League title next season but Jamie Carragher begs to differ.
According to the former Liverpool defender, Chelsea will not be serious title contenders if they are not able to bring in a new goalkeeper asap.
Carragher said: ‘Chelsea had to buy four players, I get that. But if they don’t reinforce in the goalkeeping situation, I don’t see much change for them really in terms of where they will finish.’
Lampard has been trying to rope in a new keeper and his latest target happens to be Rennes’ Edouard Mendy. But up until now, there has been no serious progress in this area and with the new PL season about to start in two weeks’ time, the Chelsea boss might have no other option but to trust Kepa Arrizabalaga for one more season.
