Chelsea Eyes Historic European Triumph: Axel Disasi’s Insights
Ambitious Goals and Unprecedented Opportunities
Axel Disasi has shed light on the ambitions fueling Chelsea’s drive this season: the possibility of becoming the inaugural club to win all three major European tournaments. Although the Blues finished in a commendable top-six position, their FA Cup defeat at the hands of Manchester United relegated them to Europe’s third-tier competition, the UEFA Conference League—a first for Chelsea.
Despite this unexpected turn, competing in this league offers an achievable pathway to silverware for a team with such a storied history.
Overcoming Initial Hurdles
Chelsea had their fair share of challenges right from the start. They narrowly edged past Swiss club Servette in a playoff round; despite losing 2-1 in the second leg, they managed to secure progression with an aggregate score of 3-2. Their campaign kicked off properly with an impressive 4-2 victory against Gent at Stamford Bridge, marking Renato Veiga’s debut goal for his new team.
Looking ahead, Enzo Maresca’s squad is set to face Greek side Panathinaikos on Thursday night, aiming for back-to-back wins—a crucial step as they build momentum.
Disasi Finds Opportunity Amidst Competition
Notably omitted from recent Premier League line-ups are players like Romeo Lavia and Cole Palmer; Palmer himself has expressed how he spends his Thursday nights surfacing questions about squad dynamics. For Disasi, however, participation in the Conference League has become vital—he’s spent more time on that field than he has in just 94 minutes across Premier League action.
In a recent conversation about Chelsea’s overarching goals for this season, Disasi highlighted what motivates him and his teammates: “Chelsea has built its reputation by excelling in European tournaments,” he stated on Chelsea’s official platform. “Winning would mean we would make history as the first team ever to hold titles from all three competitions—the Champions League, Europa League, and now Conference League. That ambition is indeed our motivation.”
The Path Forward: A Renewed Focus
Disasi emphasized that not playing European football last season was out of character for such a prestigious club like Chelsea. He expressed optimism about reclaiming prestige on an international level this year: “We are determined to reposition ourselves among Europe’s elite.”
Although historically accustomed to Champions League participation only one season prior—this time around—success in Europe’s third tier can serve not only as confidence-building but also lay critical groundwork towards re-establishing themselves at Champions League level next term.
Winning this tournament guarantees entry into next year’s Europa League—a significant achievement reflecting progress amidst transitional times within such a prominent organization like Chelsea FC.
Conclusion
As Axel Disasi articulated during interviews discussing his squad drives forward through adversity towards aspirations previously unprecedented—Chelsea remains poised on multiple fronts while aspiring higher than before amidst prospects highlighting resilience within football dynamics today.