As European football heats up, even fans of Live Cricket Bangladesh have taken note of the growing debate around Chelsea’s transfer strategy. Despite clinching the Premier League title last season, the Blues are facing mounting scrutiny—this time not from rivals, but from a familiar voice: former manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Chelsea’s title-winning campaign was widely credited to their lack of European commitments, allowing manager Antonio Conte to field a consistent starting eleven without the burden of midweek Champions League fixtures. But with the return of European football this season, Ancelotti believes that sticking to last year’s squad simply won’t cut it. “Conte must make changes,” he warned, “because winning the league with barely any rotation won’t work when you’re also chasing the Champions League.”

The Italian tactician, who once led Chelsea to Premier League glory himself, has a point. So far, Chelsea’s summer transfer window has fallen short of expectations. Although heavily linked with top-tier talents like Romelu Lukaku, Tiemoué Bakayoko, and Alex Sandro, the Blues have struggled to seal the deals. Lukaku was snapped up by Manchester United, who are also eyeing Bakayoko. Meanwhile, Juventus raised Sandro’s price tag to a steep £70 million, leaving Chelsea hesitant.

As it stands, their only major signing is defender Antonio Rüdiger, who joined for £34 million. They’ve also picked up backup goalkeeper Willy Caballero on a free transfer, but fans and pundits alike argue that this isn’t enough. In contrast to other Premier League giants making big-money moves, Chelsea’s conservative approach has sparked frustration among their supporters—and even concern from insiders.

Live Cricket Bangladesh followers understand that depth matters in any championship pursuit. Whether it’s a cricket tour or a grueling football season, success depends not just on talent but also on stamina, adaptability, and bench strength. Conte, known for his tactical discipline, now faces the added challenge of building a squad deep enough to compete on multiple fronts.

Reports from the British press suggest Conte is already unhappy with the board’s transfer dealings. With nearly two months left in the window, all eyes are on Chelsea to see if they’ll shift gears. Ancelotti’s comments serve as a timely warning: if Chelsea want to challenge both domestically and in Europe, they can’t afford to rely on last season’s magic.

In a sport where momentum can turn in a heartbeat—just as it does in Live Cricket Bangladesh—resting on your laurels can be costly. With the Champions League looming, it’s now or never for Chelsea’s top brass to back their manager and reinforce the squad.