Guardian: Chelsea’s goal of net spending in the summer window is zero, Maresca has no hard indicator to win the championship

The British media Guardian wrote an article introducing the follow-up operations of Chelsea's summer window, which has been their goals for the new season.

After a tight pre-season preparation, Chelsea will usher in the first Premier League game tonight. The first setback they need to overcome is how to deal with Colville's injury. Chelsea is not going to sign another defender to replace him, but Maresca believes that no player on the team can execute his tactics like Colville does.

Currently, the central defenders available in Chelsea include Chaloba, Fofana, Badiacile, Adarabioyu, two young players Achimpon and Anselmino, which is not a crisis for them. Chelsea's lineup is now sufficient and no longer wins by volume.

Although Chelsea has conducted a large number of signings and sales this year, its operating quality is better than last year. Their goal this summer is to zero in on the transfer net investment before closing the window.

Palmer's double score in the Club World Cup final made him take another step on the road to superstars. He is undoubtedly Chelsea's ace now, but the team also knows that it cannot rely too much on individuals. Insiders emphasize that this is the result of teamwork. The Youth Army strategy implemented by the recruitment team consisting of Paul Winstanley, Lawrence Stewart, Sam Jewell and Joe Shields continues to be praised. Although the four teams have been questioned by the outside world, they received a contract extension this week.

Although the team led by Maresca won the Club World Cup this summer, the club remained cautious. The board of directors did not issue a hard indicator to Maresca to win the championship in the new season. After defeating Paris, the team was repeatedly reminded to remain humble.

Chelsea almost lost their qualification to participate in the Champions League last season, and the state fluctuations in this youth team are inevitable. Chelsea is now eager to be stable, and changing coaches in the middle of the season has become history. Even if the teams are tired after the Champions League or Christmas schedule, they will not overreact.

The club firmly believes in its own system. The contract model with additional incentive clauses under the new contract policy is indeed convenient for cleaning up redundant staff: Maduaike transfers to Arsenal for 48 million pounds, Felix joins Riyadh to win... The bigger challenge is to find the next home for Sterling and Nkunku, who are high-paying players signed by Chelsea before adjusting the contract policy.

The subsequent signings by Chelsea will depend on the sale. The team hopes to strengthen the offensive end, with targets including Garnacho and Xavi Simmons, but UEFA puts collection pressure on their tickets in violation of the Fiscal Fairness Act, and the team may have to achieve their goal by selling Nkunku, Jackson and George. Chelsea is still busy before closing the window.