It’s League Cup Final time, Liverpool vs Chelsea at Wembley Stadium. Sounds like the perfect time to hear what an ex-Liverpool and Chelsea defender, in this case, Glen Johnson, has had to say current events in football. Johnson, in an interview with Squawka, said that Chelsea could be waiting all the way until 2027 to win another Premier League title.
This take came in response to a question where it was brought up that club legend Petr Cech suggested that Chelsea won’t be contending for the league again until 2025/26, at the earliest.
EFL Cup Final FYIs
Chelsea vs Liverpool
Kick: Sun. Feb. 25, 3pm, Wembley Stadium, London, UK
Starting XI Predictions: Chelsea Liverpool
Broadcast: ESPN+ (US), Sky Sports (UK) DAZN (CAN)
“If you don’t agree with Petr, it’d probably be the year after,” Johnson.
“At the minute, they’re miles away from it, which sounds crazy looking at the players they have and the money they’ve spent. They’re going to need a big turnaround if they’re going to be competing next season. I think it’s at least what Petr says, maybe the year after.”
Yikes. If true, dig in your heels and wait it out, Chelsea supporters. I strongly doubt the current manager, Mauricio Pochettino, will still be on the job when that year rolls around. In the meantime, the Blues go for a trophy on Sunday.
Not the league, but still a piece of silverware. Expect Pochettino to go strongest side possible, naturally.
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Liverpool (League Cup Final)
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