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Servette Trolls Chelsea As Maresca Looks to Trim Bloated Squad: Video
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Servette Trolls Chelsea As Maresca Looks to Trim Bloated Squad: Video

by  Richard Nutakor 2 min read
  • Chelsea currently have one of the largest squad sizes in Europe ahead of the start of the new season
  • The Premier League outfit, who recently completed the signing of João Félix, boasts a squad size numbering over 40
  • Switzerland outfit, Servette, has taunted the Premier League side in a recent video about their bloated squad

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The squad size of Premier League club Chelsea has become a significant talking point, particularly since Todd Boehly's takeover.

The West London club has been on a signing spree, despite having little to show for it in terms of positive results.

Chelsea during the UEFA Europa conference league match against Servette
Enzo Maresca, with Pedro Neto and Mykhailo Mudryk during the UEFA Europa Conference League Play-Off match between Chelsea and Servette FC at Stamford Bridge on August 22, 2024. Image: Marc Atkins.
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According to data from FotMob, Chelsea currently boasts a squad of over 40 players, a figure that is likely causing concern for manager Enzo Maresca.

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As the club's hierarchy deliberates on how to trim down the squad with the new season underway, other clubs seem to be finding humour in Chelsea's predicament.

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One such club is Swiss side, Servette. The Super League team, who recently faced Chelsea in the UEFA Europa Conference League, took to social media to taunt Maresca's side about their bloated squad.

Servette trolls Chelsea

In a video shared on social media, the Swiss club humorously depicted a man attempting to open a drawer.

As he pulled it open, an unusually long tray filled with files—each labelled with the name of a Chelsea player—popped out.

The tray was so lengthy that it eventually knocked over the person representing Servette. The amusing video has since gone viral, sparking widespread reactions among fans.

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Meanwhile, Chelsea and manager Maresca are eager to trim down their bloated squad, especially as the new football season intensifies.

Reason Osimhen may not join Chelsea

YEN.com,gh in another report detailed that Nigerian journalist, Suleiman Adebayo, commonly known as Pooja, has indicated that Osimhen may not join Chelsea unless the terms of their offer change.

Chelsea's proposal was for a loan deal with an option to buy, which doesn't align with Osimhen's or Napoli's preferences.

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Richard Nutakor (Sports Editor) Richard Nutakor is a digital media enthusiast with over 8 years of working experience in media and digital marketing. He's worked with notable media brands in Ghana like Media General, owners of TV3 Ghana, 3FM, Onua FM & Connect FM. He's also worked with Global Media Alliance as a Digital Account Manager. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Ghana in 2016 and a Masters in Brands and Communication Management from the University of Professional Studies, Accra. Email: richard.kekeli@sportsbrief.com

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