Scholes criticized Chelsea's transfer strategy this summer, believing that the team has shifted from relying too heavily on young players to bringing in many experienced players who may have limited playing time.
Scholes's statement comes as Chelsea attempts to change direction. The team had a turbulent season last year and ultimately failed to qualify for European competition.
Instead of continuing to scout young talents from Europe and South America, Chelsea focused on players with Premier League experience, with Morgan Rodgers and Maxence Lacroix being the most prominent examples of this approach.
Alonso not only serves as head coach but also as technical director, giving him greater influence over the team's signings and departures. After Chelsea's failed pursuit of Granit Xhaka, the Spanish coach played a pivotal role in the signings of Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson, aiming to strengthen dressing room leadership, especially following Thiago Silva's departure.
Scholes, speaking on The Overlap, expressed concern that the two new signings would have limited impact if they couldn't secure consistent playing time. Scholes said, "I think Chelsea went from one extreme to the other. You have a group of 21-year-olds, and you should have added 28 or 29-year-olds, but instead you signed players who are close to 37 or 38."
He added: "I understand Xhaka's transfer; he's a good player and performed well at the World Cup. As for Welbeck and Henderson, their biggest impact will be on the training ground, as they won't always play, especially Henderson. If Chelsea has the money to spend it that way, that's their business."
