Carragher & Scholes: Chelsea Need New GK to Win Title

Chelsea Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes agree over brutal Chelsea verdict and transfer 'error' Chelsea haven't won the Premier League title since the 2016/17 season, as they aim to under Enzo Maresca. footballlondon Bookmark Share Comments Chelsea By Bruna Reis 10:00, 9 AUG 2025 Bookmark Jamie Carragher thinks that Chelsea must sign a new goalkeeper. (Image: Getty Images) Sign up to the free Chelsea newsletter for the latest Blues news straight to your inbox More Newsletters Subscribe Please enter a valid email Something went wrong, please try again later. More Newsletters We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show me See Our Privacy Notice See Our Privacy Notice × Group 28 Sign up to the free Chelsea newsletter for the latest Blues news straight to your inbox Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up No thanks, close We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice Jamie Carragher believes Chelsea must replace one player if they want to return to Premier League glory. Enzo Maresca's side qualified for the Champions League on the final day of last season and have made several reinforcements to back their upcoming campaign. So far, the Blues have completed more than 20 transfers this summer, with high-profile signings and departures approved . While that gives Chelsea a strong chance to win the domestic title, especially following their FIFA Club World Cup success, Carragher has suggested there is still one key element missing. "Man United started winning league titles after they signed Peter Schmeichel," Carragher said on The Overlap . "I think of Everton as a kid and Neville Southall. Man City changed the 'keeper and started winning the league. We brought in Alisson and started winning the league. Chelsea started winning the league when they signed Petr Cech. "That's why Chelsea can't win the league. No matter what Chelsea do, or how much they spend, they can't win the league because they haven't got a goalkeeper to win the league." Manchester United legend Paul Scholes agreed with Carragher, adding: "I don't think enough is mentioned about goalkeepers. "Look at the best team last year, they had the best goalkeeper in the world. Ederson worries me for Man City and I'm not sure James Trafford is the answer. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sky Sports deal Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £192 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more. Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more. £35 Sky Get Sky Sports here "I know ball-playing is a big part of it these days, but I think that it's still secondary, you still need to be a presence in the goal. I look at Alisson and I'm not sure how to score past him, I don't think that with any other goalkeeper in the Premier League. "When I look at Chelsea, I think about what you did in the Club World Cup - everyone wanted to win it..." Scholes added: "Real Madrid really wanted to win, PSG did, and so did Manchester City, all those that we class as the best teams. So I do think it's a big thing and it will help build a connection between Enzo Maresca and Chelsea supporters, which wasn’t really there last season. "I'm not sure it'll push Chelsea any closer to the title, though. When Chelsea do business, over the last couple of years, it feels like a lot of players are changing without anyone really lifting the level. "I know Cole Palmer has been amazing, but all your wingers feel the same... A perfect example is [Jamie] Gittens coming in and Madueke leaving - there is no elevation, and I see that with a lot of positions at Chelsea." Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow Football London Facebook X (Twitter) Comment More On Chelsea Chelsea transfer news Premier League Jamie Carragher Paul Scholes Chelsea Transfer Rumours Summer Transfer Window

Jamie Carragher thinks that Chelsea must sign a new goalkeeper. (Image: Getty Images)

Jamie Carragher believes Chelsea must replace one player if they want to return to Premier League glory.

Enzo Maresca's side qualified for the Champions League on the final day of last season and have made several reinforcements to back their upcoming campaign. So far, the Blues have completed more than 20 transfers this summer, with high-profile signings and departures approved .

While that gives Chelsea a strong chance to win the domestic title, especially following their FIFA Club World Cup success, Carragher has suggested there is still one key element missing.

"Man United started winning league titles after they signed Peter Schmeichel," Carragher said on The Overlap .

"I think of Everton as a kid and Neville Southall. Man City changed the 'keeper and started winning the league. We brought in Alisson and started winning the league. Chelsea started winning the league when they signed Petr Cech.

"That's why Chelsea can't win the league. No matter what Chelsea do, or how much they spend, they can't win the league because they haven't got a goalkeeper to win the league."

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes agreed with Carragher, adding: "I don't think enough is mentioned about goalkeepers.

"Look at the best team last year, they had the best goalkeeper in the world. Ederson worries me for Man City and I'm not sure James Trafford is the answer.

"I know ball-playing is a big part of it these days, but I think that it's still secondary, you still need to be a presence in the goal. I look at Alisson and I'm not sure how to score past him, I don't think that with any other goalkeeper in the Premier League.

"When I look at Chelsea, I think about what you did in the Club World Cup - everyone wanted to win it..."

Scholes added: "Real Madrid really wanted to win, PSG did, and so did Manchester City, all those that we class as the best teams. So I do think it's a big thing and it will help build a connection between Enzo Maresca and Chelsea supporters, which wasn’t really there last season.

"I'm not sure it'll push Chelsea any closer to the title, though. When Chelsea do business, over the last couple of years, it feels like a lot of players are changing without anyone really lifting the level.

"I know Cole Palmer has been amazing, but all your wingers feel the same... A perfect example is [Jamie] Gittens coming in and Madueke leaving - there is no elevation, and I see that with a lot of positions at Chelsea."