Chelsea's summer transfers and keeper woes deepen Premier League struggles

Chelsea's recent transfer decisions and squad management have come under scrutiny as the club struggles with early season form and individual performances. The sale of goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic for £25 million has been questioned following Filip Jorgensen's underwhelming display against Lincoln City and Robert Sanchez's costly errors, including a red card against Manchester United that left the team disadvantaged. Manager Enzo Maresca defended Jorgensen and criticized Sanchez's decision during that match, highlighting ongoing goalkeeping issues. Chelsea's transfer strategy, focused on buying low and selling high, has led to significant squad turnover, resulting in a lack of team chemistry and reliance on less experienced players like Facundo Buonanotte and Alejandro Garnacho, which has impacted on-field cohesion. Furthermore, the club's failure to secure a top-tier goalkeeper in the summer window, despite fan calls for an upgrade and a flirtation with Mike Maignan, has intensified concerns about defensive stability. Meanwhile, the club's challenges contrast with Tottenham Hotspur's successful acquisition of Xavi Simons, who moved from Chelsea interest to make an immediate positive impact at Spurs, underscoring Chelsea's transfer constraints and their implications for competitive progress.