“They need…” – Gary Neville names three signings Chelsea must make to compete at the top

Gary Neville has been speaking about what Chelsea need to add to their team – and he’s got some pretty clear ideas.

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Gary Neville watched Chelsea’s game against Arsenal for Sky Sports on Sunday, and his big picture conclusions about Chelsea after the game were pretty interesting.

After another frustrating game for the Blues where they had moments of showing their potential, but were ultimately let down by their immaturity, Neville had a pretty clear idea of what can improve.

Neville demands Chelsea add a mature striker as well as experience at the back

Gary Neville speaks on his podcast.

“They have to keep players fit but they need a top-class goalkeeper, a top-class centre-back with experience and a top-class centre-forward to accompany Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, not to replace them,” Neville said on his podcast post-game.

“[They should] have three strikers – Joao Pedro is very good, Delap who is young with potential – and then bring someone in. I know that’s difficult – these players are not there, but they need a centre-forward with experience.

“I’m not talking about a 33-year-old striker but someone who is 27 or 28 and the same at the back, a player who has real presence who can give them some solidity.

“I’m going to talk about the goalkeeper as well because Robert Sanchez invites problems, every time I watch him, my heart is in my mouth. He flaps at the Arsenal goal, so for me, Chelsea are three players short, they need players in those positions.

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Neville had already pointed out that Chelsea were a pretty unique team who made him feel a mix of emotions unlike most teams he had seen before.

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