‘Their model is, “We’re going to buy all the best young talent in England, Europe and the world”, so they’ve got the youngest average team in the Premier League,’ Sidwell said on The Dressing Room Podcast.
According to Sidwell, it should be deemed a ‘great achievement’ if Maresca manages to lead Chelsea into the Champions League qualification places this season.
Chelsea surpassed expectations across a promising start to the campaign, with Enzo Maresca’s men suffering just three league losses heading into the Christmas period.
‘It’s a project, we’ve got to remember that, and if they get top four… well top five gets you Champions League now… which would be a great achievement for them and then you build on that again.’.
Maresca’s attacking options, including Cole Palmer, have been found wanting in the most part since the turn of the year and an injury to Nicolas Jackson has threatened to further derail the Blues at this crucial stage of the season.
