Wayne Rooney: Chelsea’s lack of Europe is the biggest threat to the Premier League

ChelseaNot qualifying for Europe will help them become a real threat in the Premier League next season, the former said. Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney.

A Sunderland lost 2-1 On Sunday, the Blues brought the curtain down on a disappointing season that saw them sack Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenier along the way.

When they start the campaign before they are crowned Club World Cup winners in July, The result on Wearside saw the Black Cats secure the final Europa League spot. Chelseacost.

ChelseaIt started the day above Sunderland He slipped from eighth to 10th to finish one point and two points behind BrightonQualifiers for Conference League.

It is only the third time since 1995-96. Chelsea The top-flight season ended in 10th place or lower.

However, they recovered to become champions in 2016-17 as they were in the same position at the end of the previous season.

With Xabi Alonso Taking power in July As the new coach, Rooney believes. Chelsea It will be a great power.

“I think they will be a real threat next season,” Rooney said. The Wayne Rooney Podcast.

“Obviously one game a week and then I think it will be interesting for the Premier League when Alonso comes in because I think he has the potential to be a top manager.

“It gives him some time to come into the club and get his ideas across. So I think it’s good for the football club.”

Rooney’s old club Manchester United He had no European commitments this season and finished the campaign strongly to finish third in the Premier League.

Chelsea They made it through the league stage before suffering a crushing defeat over two legs in the Champions League.

Rooney, for his part, said a less crowded fixture list would only benefit the Blues.

“Managers at all the big clubs will be disrupted in pre-season this year, obviously because of the World Cup,” added Rooney.

“I think that’s where Alonso will benefit, because when the season starts to get his mind, he’ll get that time. The teams in Europe can struggle a bit. It could be three more days a week (at the training ground).”