William Gallas Criticizes Chelsea's Performance

Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has expressed his discontent with the current state of the club, labeling it as an "average club" due to the quality of its squad. Despite significant financial investments made by American owner Todd Boehly to revamp the team, Chelsea has faced two of its most challenging seasons in recent history. Gallas, who played alongside club legends such as John Terry and Frank Lampard, believes the current players fall short of the standards set by previous successful teams. In an interview with Genting Casino, Gallas criticized the current roster, stating that many players lack the necessary quality to represent Chelsea. He emphasized that a significant portion of the squad would not even make the bench for the club's best teams from the past. Gallas voiced his concerns about the team's ability to compete for the Premier League title, which he believes should be the club's primary objective. Chelsea is currently navigating its fourth permanent managerial change in just two years, and the club has not secured a trophy since the sale of Roman Abramovich. Gallas lamented the transformation of Chelsea from a dominant force in football to a team struggling to achieve success. He expressed disappointment in the current squad, stating that he does not recognize the club he once played for and doubts that the situation will improve in the near future.