Chelsea’s trophy-winning era could be over – Souness

Graeme Souness has declared that Chelsea’s trophy-winning years could be over.

The 2-0 defeat at Everton left sixth-placed Chelsea with even more work to do if they are to avoid missing out on the top four for the second season running.[phone]

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And pundit Souness believes it could be a sign of things to come – especially if the Blues lose Eden Hazard this summer.

Speaking on Sky Sports, former Liverpool star Souness said: “It’s difficult times ahead for Chelsea

“I think there’s a big sea change in how they see things going forward. I don’t think they will be winning trophies in the immediate future.”

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Real Madrid continue to be linked with a summer move for Blues talisman Hazard, whose Chelsea contract expires next year.

Souness said: “If you are Hazard, you are one of the best players in the world, and you are thinking ‘I’m now arguably at the peak of my career and I want to be winning the big trophies’.

“Will that happen at Chelsea? I don’t think so. They look like they will struggle to get into the top four.

“Chelsea have a big decision to make, do they cash in or let him walk in 15 months?”

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