DBasia.news – At the beginning of 2017/2018 season, Chelsea are the candidate to win the second season with Antonio Conte. Moreover, they are the Premier League defending champion.
But the situation turns to be unlikely. The Blues became inconsistent and they must end the season in the fifth position, burying the dream to play in the Champions League and playing in the Europa League.
This season, Chelsea are facing the new era under Maurizio Sarri. The Italian coach faces no difficulty to adapt. He brought the team to finish fourth and went to the 32-stage of Europa League as the group leader.
Despite the impressive performance in the Europa League and unbeaten record, one of their tough defenders Cesar Azpilicueta revealed that he is longing to support Chelsea in the Champions League.
“I miss playing in the Champions League, I miss the big nights. I watched Liverpool versus Napoli and Barcelona versus Tottenham on Tuesday night, not with jealousy, but I wished I was playing,” Azpilicueta confessed cited by Daily Mail.
It’s not impossible for Roman Abrahimovich squad to take part in the most prestigious competition. Apparently, Eden Hazard and friends are in the fourth position of temporary standing. The 28-year-old player emphasized that.
“But that’s what we are working for, to be in the Champions League again as quickly as possible. Those Champions League nights at Stamford Bridge are special. We want them back,” he concluded.