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Deeney: Chelsea is not going to be title contenders till they make one dramatic change

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Chelsea could forcing themselves into the title race, however Troy Deeney believes a obtrusive problem ‘goes to value them’ down the observe.

Targets from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez helped the Blues to their sixth win of the season as they beat Leicester Metropolis 2-1 within the early kick-off on Saturday.

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Fernandez’s objective proved to be the winner for Chelsea in opposition to LeicesterCredit score: Getty

The consequence saved the Blues in third spot however took their factors tally to 22, one behind second-placed Manchester Metropolis and 6 behind league leaders Liverpool, who each have a recreation in hand.

Though Chelsea’s Premier League season is simply 12 video games previous, Deeney felt the Blues, at current, are a warranted presence within the title dialog.

Nonetheless, the previous Watford striker identified they’ll by no means take the subsequent step of changing into title contenders till a drastic change is made.

“Yeah, proper now they need to be [the title race],” Deeney instructed talkSPORT.

“However I nonetheless assume that goalkeeper [Robert Sanchez] and the defenders maintain letting in poor targets.

“That ought to have been a simple 2-0 win, if not a 3-0 win in the present day. Simply open on the again in the present day and I believe that is why they must go for prime 4 proper now.

“Except in January they exit and get a few signings, that backline goes to value them.”

Ought to Chelsea heed Deeney’s name for extra signings in January, it will imply the Blues will add to their £197million switch outlay from the summer time.

A staggering 11 gamers got here by way of the door at Stamford Bridge in the summertime, together with goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo.

Nonetheless, Jorgensen has needed to make do with a spot on the bench behind incumbent no. 1 Robert Sanchez, whereas Adarabioyo has began twice within the Premier League this season.

Deeney has questions over Sanchez's suitability as Chelsea's starting goalkeeper

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Deeney has questions over Sanchez’s suitability as Chelsea’s beginning goalkeeper

However given Chelsea completed sixth final time period, a objective of ending within the prime 4 could also be extra acceptable than making an attempt to persuade themselves they’re within the title race.

They will even have to beat groups like Leicester comprehensively in the event that they need to be seen as title contenders too.

Leicester had misplaced two of their final three Premier League fixtures and though they carved out an anticipated targets (xG) determine of 1.11 to Chelsea’s 2.64, Steve Cooper’s aspect had their moments.

Kasey McAteer had a shot fly simply huge of the upright within the first half whereas Wilfred Ndidi scuffed an try contained in the field.

Nonetheless, Chelsea made the Foxes pay when it mattered most and, as Deeney identified, ought to have scored greater than two.

Early within the second half, Cole Palmer seemed like he’d double the Blues’ benefit, however his low shot was blocked by Noni Madueke.

Palmer thought he'd scored but his goal-bound shot was blocked by Madueke

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Palmer thought he’d scored however his goal-bound shot was blocked by MaduekeCredit score: Getty

Madueke tried to leap away from Palmer’s low strike however could not get his foot out of the way in which.

Maresca is aware of his aspect can’t afford to overlook many golden possibilities like that in opposition to higher groups as more durable exams within the prime flight await.

Talking after the sport the Blues boss stated: “For me [Jackson] is doing very properly. Since we began, he’s working exhausting on and off the ball.

“He’s making the hassle. Generally we use him as a midfielder or attacking behind, it depends upon the sport plan.

“We’re very pleased with Nico with how he performs on the ball and particularly off the ball. We’re certain he’ll enhance.”

On Malo Gusto and Pedro Neto, who have been each absent from the matchday squad, Maresca added: “Malo was with us however through the night time he didn’t really feel properly.

“Pedro was an issue with the nationwide group, there was an opportunity however we didn’t take any threat. Hopefully he could be with us subsequent week.”



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