The Blues were beaten 3-2 by Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. Get personalised updates on Chelsea every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. The Chelsea penalty box was chaotic at times (Picture: Getty Images)‘I think they need another one and not just another body, another elite player. Chelsea brought in veteran defender Thiago Silva to great success in 2020 (Picture: Getty Images)‘I think they need to sprinkle some experience into the mix,’ he said. A player who can really lead and has vast experience in the Premier League.’Arrow MORE: Jamie Redknapp claims Bukayo Saka is a ‘major problem’ for Arsenal star after Chelsea winArrow MORE: Liam Rosenior urged to sell £25m Chelsea flop after Arsenal defeatArrow MORE: Why Moises Caicedo is not playing for Chelsea against Arsenal tonight

Source: Metro January 14, 2026 23:12 UTC