Former Chelsea winger Arjen Robben fears for old club

04 September 2009 08:11
FORMER Chelsea star Arjen Robben says he feels sorry for his old club and fears they could struggle, after they were banned from buying any new players until the summer of 2011.[LNB]In an unprecedented move from Fifa, the Blues have been suspended from bringing in any new faces during the next two transfer windows, after they were found guilty of illegally pursuing former Lens forward Gael Kakuta.[LNB] And the Real Madrid winger, who played over 100 games in a three-year stint at Stamford Bridge, is worried that Chelsea could fail to compete at the highest level under Fifa's sanctions.[LNB]Robben said: "It is very bad news for the club. It is still my club in England. I had a great time there so I am feeling very sorry for them."[LNB]When asked if Chelsea could struggle to challenge at the top, Robben added: "Yes. It is a two-year ban and they cannot buy any new players. But they have a great squad."[LNB]Will Chelsea struggle to push for silverware with the transfer ban? Let us know what you think?[LNB]

Source: London_Paper