JAKARTA - One of Chelsea's owners, Todd Boehly, responded to fan criticism of his leadership of the club. He dismissed concerns by calling it normal.
Chelsea supporters lined up with banners criticizing Boehly ahead of a 4-0 win over Southampton on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Their main concern is the lack of trophies since Boehly and Clearlake Capital took over the Blues in May 2022, as well as their investment in Vivid Seats, the United States website that sells sports tickets at very high prices.
Speaking at the annual peak of the Financial Times Business of Football, Boehly said that owners must be prepared to deal with fan anger. He added that it cannot make all supporters happy.
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"That's a natural thing. In fact, it's the sooner you know that you won't make everyone happy all the time, freedom will emerge."
"You try to run the plan, carry out the plan, realize that things are not linear."
"If you're in the right direction, you'll feel better. The trend is in the right direction and that's the most important thing."
"In June 2025, three years will arrive, it's not a long time. Especially in an industry where there is very little rest time," said Boehly.
Chelsea have enjoyed their best season since Boehly took over despite Enzo Maresca's side being in fifth place in the Premier League standings, a one-point difference under the Champions League zone.
Meanwhile, the Chelsea owner also discussed the club's failure to recruit attackers in January 2025.
"The striker is difficult to find, isn't it? You don't go to grocery stores and come to get attackers with extraordinary skills. You also have to have fantastic mentality," he said.
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