Despite Todd Boehly’s £1bn spending spree, Chelsea remain far from title contenders, lacking the transformative signings—like Virgil van Dijk and Alisson at Liverpool—that could elevate them to the next level.
Chelsea’s current squad, despite heavy investment, lacks the defining players needed to compete for major honours. Liverpool’s success under Jürgen Klopp was built on bold recruitment, notably signing Virgil van Dijk and Alisson, two world-class players who reshaped the team. In contrast, Chelsea continue to stockpile young talent but have yet to secure an elite goalkeeper or a dominant centre-back.
The club's reluctance to make decisive signings in key areas, particularly in goal, raises concerns over their ability to transition from a top-four contender to a title challenger. With question marks over their squad’s balance and long-term vision, Chelsea must decide when and how to take their next big leap.
