Brothers in hardship! Chelsea spent over 100 million euros this summer to sign two left wingers — Ganacho and Gittins have combined for just 1 Premier League goal.

Chelsea, as a club, prefers to acquire marginal players who are young and sign them to 7-year deals without much regard for their real performance or tactical impact. This strategy makes it very difficult for them to compete for titles in the Premier League and Champions League. For example, this summer Chelsea spent over 100 million euros reinforcing the left wing by signing two young players, 21-year-olds Ganacho and Gittins. Yet after 17 Premier League rounds, the two have scored only one goal combined — truly struggling comrades, like hidden talents yet to shine.

In the 17th round of the Premier League, Chelsea managed a hard-fought 2-2 draw away at Newcastle. Ganacho started and played the entire match but was ineffective, earning a very low rating of 6.2. Particularly in shooting, Ganacho’s performance was far below professional standards, showing reckless and isolated attempts.

Chelsea failed to secure Sancho this season but instead signed two promising young left wingers, Gittins and Ganacho, who have alternated in the lineup. However, neither has met Chelsea’s tactical needs on the left flank. Despite spending over 100 million euros, the pair have combined for just one Premier League goal — a truly dismal outcome.

• Ganacho: 21 years old, valued at 45 million euros, transferred for 46.2 million euros. So far this season: 11 Premier League games with 1 goal and 2 assists; 5 Champions League games with 1 goal and no assists.
• Gittins: 21 years old, valued at 40 million euros, transferred for 56 million euros. This season: 12 Premier League games with no goals and 2 assists; 5 Champions League games with no goals and 1 assist.

Chelsea’s combined expenditure on Ganacho and Gittins reached 102.2 million euros, yet after 17 Premier League rounds they have contributed only one league goal. The left wing is completely ineffective, and for this Blues squad, finishing in the top five is already the limit — competing for the title is just wishful thinking.