Owen Hargreaves warns Chelsea will struggle next season if Blues miss out on these two transfers

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Owen Hargreaves has warned Chelsea could struggle again next season if Blues fail to sign a new goalkeeper and striker this summer.

“They’re probably delighted to get Reece James back,” Hargreaves told Premier League Productions after Chelsea’s win over Forest.

“He’s such a talented player, probably could be one of the best right-backs in the world but they’ve got to find a way to keep him fit.

“I think if they can work on finding a centre-forward in the summer, sort out the goalkeeping position, they’ve got some amazing young talents there, it would be really interesting to see what Chelsea do next season because I honestly don’t have a clue how they’re going to play.

“Don’t spend money – just get a goalkeeper, get a striker.

“Find some leaders within the group, they’re almost all at the same age, at the same point in their career, I don’t think that’s a good thing.

“I think when you’re a team and you’re young and you’re struggling, you need reference points. You need leaders and I don’t think they have that outside Thiago Silva.

“Right now they’re in great form, that’s good but I think they could have another tricky season next season if they don’t address key positions.”