Chelsea owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali were seen together enjoying the Blues’ recent 3-0 victory over West Ham United.
Their satisfaction with the team’s performance was evident as goals from Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer secured a comfortable win, crucial at a time when claims of a “civil war” within the Chelsea boardroom have surfaced.
Reports indicate that Boehly is interested in purchasing Eghbali and Clearlake Capital’s shares, a move believed to be contributing to the current tensions at the club.
Journalist Simon Phillips addressed the situation on Substack, asserting that while Chelsea isn’t in a full-blown civil war, the atmosphere isn’t ideal either. Phillips noted, “Boehly and Eghbali were together at the game yesterday [Saturday] and witnessed a very good away win against West Ham. So is it all roses and sunshine again? No, not really.”
Despite this, sources have suggested that both owners are committed to maintaining stability, agreeing to show solidarity for the time being to prevent any disruption to the team’s on-field performances.
Interestingly, the reported discord has not affected the team’s results. Since news of the rift between Boehly and Eghbali broke, Chelsea secured victories over Bournemouth (1-0) and West Ham (3-0). Under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, the team appears focused and undistracted, which is vital as they aim to build on their successful start to the season.
Chelsea has accumulated 10 points from their first five matches, placing them fifth in the league—an impressive standing considering their struggles in recent campaigns. They’ve been particularly effective offensively, with only Manchester City scoring more goals than Chelsea thus far. Joe Cole recently remarked that the club now boasts one of the best attacking lines in the world.
Given the promising trajectory of the season, it’s crucial that any internal issues do not derail the team’s momentum. There’s a strong foundation for Chelsea to build upon, and fans can only hope that Boehly and Eghbali will prioritize the club’s success over personal disputes. The current situation presents a unique opportunity for Chelsea to capitalize on their recent performances and foster a more cohesive environment moving forward.
