Chelsea’s defensive struggles have cost them crucial points this season, and now the Blues are ready to act.
Chelsea is one of the most important clubs in the world. They are an important club who have always fought for cups and titles. This season, the Blues started with the objective of fighting for titles, but things didn’t go as planned or as hoped.
The Blues started the season under Enzo Maresca with the goal of continuing to win cups after last season, when Chelsea won two titles. The project of the Blues was to invest in young, talented players and give them long-term contracts to develop them within the team. The club continued to invest last summer, and their plan is to continue on this path.
This season, Chelsea has had a lot of ups and downs. Something didn’t go as planned, and the team's results and performance weren’t at the level everyone expected. The club decided to fire the Italian manager and to hire Liam Rosenior, another young coach.
The first matches under Rosenior were good, and the results and performances improved. But the last results under Liam hadn’t been good, and the Blues are in a difficult situation in their fight for the next UEFA Champions League qualification. For the moment, they aren’t qualified for the next edition of the UEFA Champions League.
An important problem for the team this season has been the defense. The Chelsea defenders have had a season of ups and downs, with all the Blues defenders making several mistakes that have cost the team points. Also, the defenders have had several injuries during the season, which have cost them several matches.
So, regardless of qualification for the next edition of the UEFA Champions League, the club is preparing plans for the upcoming summer transfer market. They are ready to invest heavily in defense, and the club is looking at different profiles for defenders, both inside and outside the league.
According to Calciomercato, the Blues are looking closely in Italy and are interested in Pavlovic, AC Milan's defender. The Serbian defender has been a key figure in the Italian team since his arrival last season and an important player for Milan, thanks to his performances.
The Serbian defender joined AC Milan in 2024, and his contract with the Italian club expires in 2028. This season, Pavlovic has played 30 matches across all competitions, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. He is a strong defender, very able in aerial duels, and has leadership qualities.
The Blues see the Serbian defender as a perfect investment for today and the club's future, given his age. For AC Milan, the defender is a key element, and the Blues are keen to make an offer of 40 million euros.