Last updated on May 16, 2025
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Chelsea’s former star player Gus Poyet has slammed the club’s recent drop in standards, insisting there are “no more excuses” as the Blues fight to secure a place in next season’s Champions League.
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With just two games left in the Premier League, Chelsea face a crucial run-in and must win both matches to guarantee a top-five finish.
Currently sitting fifth, Chelsea are level on points with Aston Villa and only narrowly ahead of Nottingham Forest, who sit in seventh place.
The race for Champions League qualification is tight, and Chelsea can’t afford any slip-ups.
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‼️ Chelsea feel having another goalscorer would have been enough to have already qualified Enzo Maresca's side for next season's Champions League.
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Adding to their pressure, Chelsea have the Europa Conference League final against Real Betis just three days after their last Premier League game.
Despite this demanding schedule, Poyet believes that the team must show focus and determination.
“Chelsea must qualify for the Champions League next season,” Poyet said in an interview. “There used to be expectations of finishing in the top two or three, but now even securing a top-five spot feels like a challenge. After a promising start, the team’s form dipped, and the run of poor results has hurt their chances.”
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been challenged by Poyet to keep the team’s eyes on both domestic and European targets.
According to Poyet, failing to reach the Champions League would mark a significant decline for a club used to competing at the highest level.
This Friday, Chelsea face a tough test against Manchester United, while Aston Villa will go head-to-head with Tottenham Hotspur.
