Chelsea Away Shirt 1995/97

Between 1995 and 1997, Chelsea, managed by Gianluca Vialli, were consolidating their Premier League status while developing a more ambitious playing style. The squad featured players such as Gustavo Poyet, Frank Leboeuf, Roberto Di Matteo, Gianfranco Zola, and goalkeeper Ed de Goey, blending flair, technical skill, and defensive stability. Chelsea finished 11th in 1995/96, showing inconsistency but flashes of attacking brilliance, and improved to 6th in 1996/97, pushing for European qualification. This period marked the beginning of Chelsea’s rise under Vialli, with domestic cup success in subsequent seasons and the early foundations of a squad capable of challenging for major trophies.