- Chelsea were crowned World Champions in the EE.UU
- Thrashed PSG 3-0 in the final
- Blues tipped for Liga Premier glory
Having won four of their last five matches to close out the 2024-25 Premier League season, Chelsea secured their return to Liga de Campeones football. That late-season charge, paired with their Liga de la Conferencia and global success, has positioned them as a team poised to dominate both at home and abroad.
Vieri admitted he had expected PSG to lift the Club Copa del Mundo trophy, but was quick to praise Chelsea’s hunger and tactical superiority.
“(I) thought PSG would win,” he said in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport. “When you win all the time, you get cocky. And then comes the slap in the face because there are others hungrier than you.”
Vieri was especially glowing in his assessment of Maresca, the Chelsea manager who took charge just over a year ago.
“He worked with Guardiola for years, and it shows. It wasn’t just about high pressing, it was possession-based, organised football with fast players, quality and power, which always adds something,” he opined.
Vieri went on to predict that under Maresca’s leadership, Chelsea could very well go on to dominate both Inglaterra and Europe in the next season.
“For me, Chelsea will win the Premier League next season and be a contender for the Champions League,” he added.
While optimism is high, Chelsea’s path at the start of the new season won’t be easy. The Premier League returns in a month and the west London outfit will begin their campaign with a string of London derbies, fixtures that are always emotionally charged and fiercely contested. Their opening game will be against Crystal Palace followed by matches against West Ham Unido, Fulham y Brentford.
