Chelsea\u2019s 2025-26 campaign has been defined by apathy and renewed protests, with BlueCo\u2019s ownership the focus of fan ire and co-owner Behdad Eghbali admitting a change of strategy could be in order. Supporters are tired of drift and, regardless of the route the club takes next, there are several squad figures who no longer look part of Chelsea\u2019s long-term plan.<\/p>\n
Robert S\u00e1nchez has delivered moments of quality, including in the FA Cup semifinal victory over Leeds United, and has produced runs of form that convinced some he might be the long-term option. Statistically he has had a fine Premier League season. However, unforced errors and lapses in possession persist and the article argues he remains upgradeable. “If Mike Maignan is on the table again, you go and get him. There\u2019s no point keeping your current No. 1 around in that event. That\u2019s avoidable tension.” He is probably a Premier League starter elsewhere, but Chelsea have loftier ambitions.<\/p>\n
Wesley Fofana was signed for as much as $95 million (\u00a370 million) in 2022 but has yet to justify that fee. Injuries have disrupted his time in west London and, even fit for much of 2025-26, he has struggled with discipline. Trevoh Chalobah has outperformed him and could be Levi Colwill\u2019s partner for 2026\u201327. Chelsea should consider offers before contract conversations become awkward.<\/p>\n
Beno\u00eet Badiashile has seldom been a regular starter. The ex-Monaco centre back failed to earn Enzo Maresca\u2019s trust and much of his action was limited to the Conference League last season. A brief upsurge under Liam Rosenior fizzled out and, at 25, he faces a crossroads.<\/p>\n
Among the wide players, Pedro Neto offered energy and impressed in the FA Cup but remains part of a collection of wingers described as largely mediocre. Alejandro Garnacho, signed last summer for $54 million (\u00a340 million) on a seven-year deal, has 12 goal contributions this season but has not evolved consistently since his breakthrough and can be frustrating outside transition moments.<\/p>\n
Marc Guiu, still only 20, was recalled from a planned 2025\u201326 loan to Sunderland and has operated as a third-choice centre forward at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea took a flyer on him in 2024. He has produced very little of note and would likely benefit from a fresh start elsewhere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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