“Chelsea Needs a Leader, Not Just a Goal-Scorer” – Demba Ba Urges Club to Sign Veteran Presence

Former Chelsea striker Demba Ba has issued a passionate call for the Blues to bring in a veteran player with strong personality and leadership to help guide the current youthful squad through its turbulent times.

Despite spending over £1.2 billion since 2022, Chelsea’s performances have continued to underwhelm, winning only three of their last six Premier League matches and scoring just six goals in that stretch. The inconsistency has raised eyebrows, with many pointing to a lack of direction and maturity on the pitch.

Speaking to The Sun, Ba didn’t mince words:

“The issue is experience and personality. They need someone who has the personality to handle the pressure, someone who can endure pain but also command the respect of the younger players in the team.”

While players like Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson have shown promise — with 14 and 9 goals respectively — Ba believes the squad lacks a seasoned voice in the dressing room, someone who’s "been there, done that."

Chelsea currently sit 6th in the Premier League with 57 points from 33 matches, just three points behind 3rd-placed Nottingham Forest. The top-four race is heating up, and many believe Chelsea’s youthful firepower might not be enough without a strong core leader to rally them in high-pressure moments.

🗣️ Opinion: A Billion Pounds and Still No Backbone?

It’s a strange paradox — Chelsea is one of the world’s most expensive squads, yet they often look like a team searching for identity and resilience. Money buys talent, but mentality is earned, and right now, this Chelsea team screams potential without presence.

Demba Ba’s comments hit home because they reflect something fans and pundits have been saying: Chelsea needs a modern-day John Terry — a seasoned, commanding figure who leads by example and inspires belief. In a squad full of next-gen talent, a wise veteran could be the glue that holds it all together.

📲 What do you think, Chelsea fans? Should the Blues splash on another striker, or is Ba right — should they hunt for a dressing room general instead?

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