Lagos, Nigeria – Paul Merson don talk am clear say Chelsea lack serious experience wey dey cause dem to dey inconsistent for Premier League. E don make dem dey form small wey no dey follow, and wahala dey for when dem face big teams. Chelsea just collect one bitter loss from Sunderland for Stamford Bridge on Saturday, dem now dey sit down for 9th position for league table.
But no worry, Chelsea fit carry comeback this Wednesday wey dem go face Wolves for Carabao Cup live for Sky Sports as Merson talk say dis game dey crucial for dem to keep dem winning spirit wey dem don gather from their earlier cup successes this year.
Merson yarn say Chelsea no get the structure to run the Premier League yet because na young players dey part of the squad, and that one dey bring inconsistent form. Dem dey do well for cup competitions sha, because for cup matches, anything fit happen. You fit wake up and shine, but league na different ball game, you need plenty experience and consistency.
“Wetin happen against Sunderland was bad day at the office,” Merson talk. “When you don reach that late stage for match, even if na draw, you suppose carry am home.” Chelsea dey young and fresh, but the inconsistency for league don peep dem pressure to shine in cup tournaments.
As dem dey buy young players, Merson wonder if Chelsea go fit win Premier League anytime soon with this approach. Dem don chop their share of cup win this year, but fans dey vex as the club dey struggle for league title. Merson talk say na experience plus talent go firm the squad if dem serious abeg.
“Dem dey talented but na balance dey miss, especially in defense. Dem gatz to bring experienced defender come support those young boys. Because left for me, being a cup team fit no carry dem far for league,” he add.
For the midfield, Moises Caicedo dey shine bright, but una see how the decision to gree make Nicolas Jackson commot dey bite dem back now? Marc Guiu no fit perform against Sunderland, and some players like Joao Pedro dey manage injury situation wey don leave Chelsea for short side wey not sweet at all.
Now, as Chelsea dey prepare for their big match against Wolves, Merson feel say dem gatz perform well otherwise pressure fit scatter everything. If dem fit win, e go be big morale booster for dem as dem go dey gear up for Tottenham next weekend. Na true say fans dey expect silverware but Champions League qualification still dey weigh heavy for ground.
“To be honest, to win cups na nice but Champions League na where e dey hot,” Merson conclude. The Carabao Cup fit be their easy passage for silverware dis year, so dis match dey crucial! Make dem shine.”
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