Only 8 points in 5 rounds! Thames talks about Chelsea’s start: The wounded soldiers are full of camp, and the uneasiness is spreading

September 26th Chelsea's new season started with a difficult start, with only 8 points in five league rounds. The Times wrote an article saying that an uneasy feeling was quietly spreading inside and outside the team.

British media said that core player Palmer will be on standby until at least international match days due to groin problems, which is considered the bitter fruit of the club's failure to give him enough rest in the summer, and Palmer's fall is just the tip of the iceberg.

The team is suffering from serious injuries: Fofana (concussion) and Adara Biyo (calf) are the latest injuries, and Colewell (breaking of the ACL), Lavia and Badiacile are the latest injuries.

On the court, the team's sports offense seemed "dull", and its ability to create opportunities was only tenth in the Premier League, with 6 of the 10 goals coming from set pieces. Head coach Maresca has also been scrutinized for his tactical decisions, including a rotation against Brentford and an inappropriate on-the-spot command of Manchester United after Sanchez was sent off.

Due to the sequelae of the Club World Cup and the full range of injuries, it is too early to judge Chelsea, but the next week will be a key test, and they will face Brighton, Benfica led by Mourinho and the leader Liverpool. If positive results are not achieved, uneasiness may evolve into a deeper crisis.