Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
Antonio Conte must make more signings if Chelsea are to win the league - Joleon Lescott
CHELSEA boss Antonio Conte has been told to make more additions in the transfer window if he wants to win back-to-back Premier League titles.
Ray Wilkins blasts Chelsea for selling Matic to Man United
Conte watched his depleted Chelsea side fall to a shock 3-2 defeat in their opening game of the season against Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
The Blues have brought in four new players this summer, with big-money signings Antonio Rudiger, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Alvaro Morata joined by goalkeeper Willy Caballero on a free transfer.
However, a number of players have left Chelsea, both permanently and on loan, and injuries to Eden Hazard, Pedro and Bakayoko meant their bench against Burnley was inexperienced.
Chelsea have been linked with moves for several players, including Arsenal’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Leicester midfielder Danny Drinkwater.
Chelsea need to make new signings if they want to win the league again, says Joleon Lescott
Signing new players and having healthy competition always bodes well for a title push
Two-time Premier League winner Joleon Lescott knows what it takes to win a title after his time at Manchester City.
And he says Conte must bring new faces in to create a strong competition for places in the Chelsea squad.
“Yeah I would say so (Chelsea need a busy few weeks in the transfer window),” Lescott said on Sky Sports.
Antonio Conte must have a busy few weeks at Chelsea in the transfer market, says Joleon Lescott
“Numbers, get numbers in and create a little bit more confidence and belief in the squad that they’ve got.
“That always helps, regardless if they are your position or not.
“Signing new players and having healthy competition always bodes well for a title push.”
Chelsea's next game is against rivals Tottenham this Sunday in their first Premier League match at their temporary home of Wembley.