Chelsea won the Champions League last season and were expected to build on that success in 2021-22. They even re-signed Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan for a club-record fee (£97.5 million) last summer to improve their chances of winning the Premier League.
But after an impressive start to the season, the Blues lost their way in the league. They are now 10 points behind leaders Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
Johnson, who feels Chelsea’s title charge is over for Chelsea, however, praised Thomas Tuchel. He said:
Johnson added:
Johnson explained that the Blues need to finish second in the Premier League or progress further in the Champions League to consider it to be a “good season”. He elaborated:
Tuchel can win more trophies at Chelsea this season
Chelsea followed up their Champions League success with the UEFA Super Cup triumph last August. They beat Villareal on penalties to win their second trophy under Tuchel.
Chelsea are in with a chance of winning four more trophies this season. The Blues will take on Plymouth Argyle in an FA Cup fourth round match on Saturday before participating in the Club World Cup.
Tuchel’s side have also reached the EFL Cup final, where they will face Liverpool on 27th February.
On the European front, the London outfit have advanced to the Round of 16 of the Champions League and are scheduled to face French outfit Lille.
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