LATEST NEWS: During the summer, Chelsea invested nearly €500 million in player acquisitions, demonstrating their full commitment to the club’s Vision 2030 policy.

Chelsea has made a concerted effort to secure the top young talent worldwide, with the intention of refining and nurturing them into elite players.

Chelsea’s pursuit of success with young talent has faced challenges, with only Cole Palmer emerging as a standout signing so far, acquired from Manchester City for €47 million. Despite the potential for these signings to flourish in the future, there is a sense of unease at the club, exacerbated by their current 11th place position in the Premier League under Mauricio Pochettino.

Angelo, although initially considered a lower-profile signing from Santos at the age of 19, has struggled to justify his price tag. His loan move to sister club Strasbourg underscores the difficulties faced by Chelsea’s young talents. Despite showing promise early on during his loan spell, Angelo’s performances have been inconsistent, with only four assists in 25 appearances. His recent substitution at half-time in a Coupe de France match against Lyon highlighted his struggles, with L’Equipe describing his technical deficiencies and susceptibility to losing duels easily. These challenges illustrate the tough road ahead for Chelsea’s young prospects.

Angelo’s current performances reflect a concerning trend, casting doubt on his prospects of succeeding at Chelsea once his loan spell concludes in the summer. FootballCritic’s assessment has highlighted only two standout performances from Angelo this season, with limited evidence to suggest that he can meet Chelsea’s standards. While he did show promise against PSG by providing an assist against the Ligue 1 leaders, such moments of quality have been sporadic.

If Angelo struggles to make an impact at Strasbourg, it raises doubts about his ability to thrive at Stamford Bridge, where the competition is fiercer both within the squad and against opponents. These developments present worrying times for both Angelo and Chelsea, especially considering the significant investment made in his acquisition.