Paul Merson has warned that Chelsea would be facing a huge disappointment if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. The former Arsenal midfielder made the point in his latest Sky Sports column.
Merson’s comments came after Chelsea’s defeat to Sunderland, a result that added to the uneven start of Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge. Alonso’s team has yet to find consistency, and the defeat raised questions about whether the club can finish in the top places needed for European football.
For Merson, the stakes are clear. Chelsea’s squad and ambitions demand a place among the continent’s elite, and anything less than Champions League qualification would be a serious setback for a club of their stature.
Source: www.skysports.com
