Jamie Redknapp has criticized Chelsea owner Todd Boehly for his handling of the club’s transfer strategy, which Redknapp believes is severely undermining manager Enzo Maresca’s ability to succeed.
Redknapp’s remarks come in the wake of a disappointing 2-0 defeat for Chelsea against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, a match where Boehly was notably seen leaving before the final whistle. Goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic secured the win for Manchester City.
In a Sky Sports interview, Redknapp expressed frustration over the current state of the Chelsea squad. He highlighted the challenges Maresca faces with a large number of players not getting game time, which, according to Redknapp, creates a difficult environment for team cohesion and effective training. He pointed out that the best Premier League teams typically manage a squad of around 24 or 25 players, and questioned Boehly’s approach to managing such a large group. Redknapp argued that Boehly’s strategy is making it nearly impossible for Maresca to manage and succeed.