‘Not Sure’—John Terry Gives Verdict on Chelsea’s Premier League Title Hopes

Chelsea legend John Terry expressed support for the club's project focused on building a young squad but admitted he doesn't believe Enzo Maresca's team can win the Premier League next season. While acknowledging the squad's talent and praising the owners' idea, Terry urged caution regarding title aspirations among fans.

Terry, speaking to talkSPORT, stated that although the young squad is "really good," he believes they need more experienced players, specifically mentioning the potential need for experience in goal or an "old centre-back" to guide the team on the pitch. He directly stated, "I'm not sure it goes and wins you a Premier League," citing Manchester City and Liverpool as currently "too strong."

He suggested that Chelsea's strong performance in the Club World Cup this summer could provide momentum for a good start to the upcoming Premier League season. However, Terry maintained his previously stated position that Chelsea are still some distance away from being genuine title contenders.

Terry reiterated his view from earlier in May that Chelsea are "a couple of years off" challenging for the title, pointing to the established strength of Manchester City, Liverpool, and the consistency of Arsenal. He emphasized the importance of securing fourth place last season as good experience for the young players and highlighted the significance of making signings and attracting players next year.