A lot of people are seeing Chelsea’s Club World Cup triumph over Paris Saint-Germain as a watershed moment for the club and backing the Blues to achieve even greater going forward.
For instance, Alan Shearer thinks Chelsea can challenge for the Premier League when it comes to next season, adding that Enzo Maresca has done an “incredible” job as the club’s head coach so far.
However, reports claim that Maresca’s main target is a top-four finish next year in the Premier League because there’s recognition of the gap they need to close to Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City.
Meanwhile, legendary Italian striker Christian Vieri has given his verdict on where he believes the Blues will finish next season in the Premier League.
Christian Vieri gives his verdict on Premier League winner for 2025/26 season
When discussing Chelsea boss Maresca, Vieri told Gazzetta dello Sport, “Much more than good: he worked for many years with Guardiola, and it shows.
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He didn’t win [the Club World Cup] just by pressing high: possession, organised football, fast, quality players, and also strength, which is always a plus.”
Vieri then made a bold title claim: “For me, next year Chelsea will win the Premier League and fight for the Champions League.”
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