Football News: Gallas Criticizes Chelsea and Boehly, Calls Them ‘Average’

In a scathing attack, former Chelsea defender William Gallas has lashed out at the club’s co-owner Todd Boehly, claiming that the Blues have become an ‘average club‘.

Gallas’ Criticism of Chelsea’s Direction

Gallas, who played for Chelsea from 2001 to 2006, expressed his concerns about the direction the club has taken under Boehly’s leadership. The Frenchman’s comments come as Chelsea prepare to take on reigning Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday.

“Chelsea have become an average club,” Gallas said in a hard-hitting assessment. “When I look at the way they are run now, I am not impressed. Todd Boehly has made some strange decisions, and I don’t understand what his plan is for the club.”

The former Chelsea defender’s criticism of Boehly’s stewardship is likely to add to the pressure on the American billionaire, who took over the club in a £4.25 billion deal last year. Gallas believes that Boehly’s approach to running the club is not in line with Chelsea’s history of success and ambition.

“Boehly has spent a lot of money, but the team doesn’t look better,” Gallas added. “They have lost their identity, and it’s worrying to see how they have become an average club. Something needs to change, and quickly, if they want to get back to challenging for trophies.”

Chelsea’s Upcoming Match and the Pressure on Boehly

Chelsea will be hoping to prove Gallas wrong when they take on Manchester City on Sunday. The Blues, who currently sit eighth in the Premier League table, will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion.

As the race for the top four and Champions League qualification heats up, Chelsea’s performance against the league leaders will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike. Gallas’ scathing assessment of the club’s current state is sure to add to the pressure on Boehly and the Chelsea management to turn things around.

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