Chelsea lost the race for Xavi Simons and instead chose to sign yet another young prospect with “potential,” on loan, supposedly to add depth to the squad. This decision perfectly sums up everything that is wrong with the club’s current direction. Rather than prioritising proven quality and immediate impact, the board keeps gambling on raw profiles, piling up projects instead of building a coherent team. Squad depth is meaningless if it comes at the cost of ambition, clarity, and competitiveness at the top level.