Chelsea's co-owner, Behdad Eghbali, has expressed the club's intention to shift towards signing established players, while also addressing the unexpected departure of former head coach Enzo Maresca, stating it was an unwelcome change that has negatively impacted the season. Eghbali spoke about the club's current situation, including their struggles in the Premier League, where they are at risk of missing out on a Champions League spot, and their recent poor form under interim head coach Liam Rosenior. Despite this, Eghbali has voiced his support for Rosenior, citing his attributes as a coach and the positive start he had, although acknowledging the tough recent run of matches.
The co-owner also discussed the club's transfer policy, which has focused on youth development, but now aims to balance this with the addition of more experienced players to achieve stability and success. Eghbali emphasized the importance of having a core of elite players to win consistently and sustainably over time. Addressing fan concerns and recent protests, Eghbali reassured supporters that the ownership group, BlueCo, is committed to improving and delivering on-pitch success, mirroring the ambitions of former owner Roman Abramovich.
He acknowledged the recent mixed results, the need for reflection and improvement, and the ultimate goal of winning trophies. Eghbali concluded by emphasizing the commitment to success and the understanding that without winning, the project cannot be deemed successful, highlighting the importance of learning from mistakes and adapting to achieve consistent victory.