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The feeling around Chelsea is they may need seven wins from the last ten games to qualify for the Champions League according to reports.
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The Blues once again find themselves embroiled in a fierce battle to finish in the top five and secure Champions League qualification.
Chelsea currently sit sixth, three points behind Liverpool, who’ve played a game more, and six behind both Manchester United and Aston Villa.
Chelsea need seven wins to qualify for the Champions League?
The Blues have only qualified for the Champions League once in the last three seasons following the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital takeover.
Enzo Maresca guided Chelsea back into the competition after he secured a top four finish on the final day of last season.
Rosenior is under pressure to qualify for the Champions League. (Photo by Ben Stansall/AFP)
It looks like the race could go down to the final day once again, but not qualifying would be a huge failure for both Chelsea and Liam Rosenior.
The Blues have some tough games remaining, and The Telegraph have reported there’s a feeling around Stamford Bridge the Blues need seven wins from their last ten games to finish in the top five.
Chelsea’s destiny is still somewhat in their own hands as they still have to play Villa, United and Liverpool, but they can’t afford any more slip ups.
Liam Rosenior faces huge Aston Villa test
A win against Villa on Wednesday night would breathe new life into Chelsea’s hopes off securing a top five finish.
However, any other result would leave Chelsea facing an uphill battle, and could mean Rosenior would be under pressure in the summer.
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