Ferdinand defended the Argentine squad, highlighting their youthful nature. He argued that despite the substantial spending overseen by Boehly, there hasn’t been a consistent improvement in results. Ferdinand emphasized the need for experience in the squad to support the young players during challenging moments in games.

He compared Chelsea’s recruitment strategy to that of Bayer Leverkusen, which has successfully blended youth with experienced players. He pointed out that Leverkusen’s approach has been rewarded with their first ever Bundesliga title. European qualification remains a challenge for Chelsea, as they face potential entry into the Europa League or Conference League through strong league performance.

Pochettino expressed disappointment after a recent FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City. He highlighted the team’s inconsistency and the challenge in setting future objectives based on their performance. The text also includes promotional content for a new WhatsApp community and Mirror Football content, along with a Privacy Notice.