5 players who could spark Chelsea's revival in the second half of the season
After Roman Abramovic's exit from Chelsea, many football fans anticipated the London club would cut back on their extravagant transfer spending. However, the Blues have already spent almost £465 million on new players since the Todd Boehly-led consortium's takeover last summer.
The latest acquisitions at Stamford Bridge include attackers Noni Madueke and Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk, who was signed from Shakhtar Donetsk for a reported fee of £88 million.
Transfer rumors indicate that the Blues' pursuit of new players isn't slowing down. There are still 10 days left in the January transfer window, so there might be several more newcomers.
Graham Potter's side are 10th in the Premier League standings, 18 points behind league leaders Arsenal, and are trailing fourth-placed Manchester United by 11 points in the race for the Champions League. Their 22 goals are the fewest among clubs in the top half of the standings.
In order to strive for a top-four finish, Graham Potter will be hoping that the addition of fresh players may ignite a second-half comeback. The players in this listicle could be crucial to Chelsea's attempt to secure Champions League football for next season.
# 5 Hakim Ziyech
Since joining the London club in 2020, Hakim Ziyech has struggled to match the levels he hit at Ajax, scoring just 5 goals in 55 games.
The Moroccan attacker has been in and out of the Chelsea lineup and has been unable to secure a spot as a starter. However, Ziyech was key in Morocco's run to the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup.
His outstanding performances in Qatar served as a reminder of his brilliance and just how valuable he may be to the Blues attack, who have struggled to score goals this season.
The 29-year-old recently assisted Kai Harvertz for the winner against Crystal Palace while playing in his preferred position on the right wing. If he can carry over his World Cup performances into the second half of the season, the Blues will be in contention to finish in the top four.