Chelsea have adopted a scattergun approach in the signing of players since new owners Todd Boehly and private equity Clearlake Capital took over in 2022. The 2024-25 season has followed a similar trajectory, with Joao Felix ( previously signed for a whopping £9.7m in January 2023 for a half-season loan) becoming the latest addition to an increasingly bloating squad. A worrying sight for many fans, ex-players, coaching staff, and players alike. Amidst all the turmoil on signings, the brunt of it has been limited game time for players, with Raheem Sterling - signed two seasons ago for €56.2m from Manchester City - demanding clarity on his future an hour before facing his former employers over the weekend in Chelsea's season opener. Head coach Enzo Maresca, who steered Leicester City back to the English top flight after clinching the championship last term, has been under immense pressure since his appointment in June.