Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele has expressed his belief on the root cause of the club’s challenges.
Makalele shared his thoughts with The Athletic.
The Frenchman argues that the new generation of Chelsea players lack understanding of the club’s DNA, and unfortunately, there is no one to teach them.
Makelele explained why he left Stamford Bridge as a technical mentor six months ago, citing Chelsea’s new ownership plans and mutual consent for his departure.
He returned to Chelsea after being called by Roman, Frank, and Petr to develop the Chelsea DNA, ensuring players understand this.
Chelsea’s 2000s team built success with Gianfranco Zola and Roberto Di Matteo, and now must guide new players in the Premier League, ensuring the team’s DNA and platform remain unchanged.
Makelele stopped six months ago due to a different project with Chelsea, which will take time and is a problem for them due to their lack of time.
Chelsea’s fans come to learn about the Premier League and win trophies, but they also need to teach their players simplicity and humility for growth.
The speaker expresses their love for their club, despite the challenges of discussing the DNA issue, despite the lack of knowledge available at the moment.
