Year: 2018

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Europa League Group L match between Chelsea and PAOK at Stamford Bridge on November 29, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chelsea can only blame themselves when – not if – Callum Hudson-Odoi leaves

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Progress on hold pending Eden Hazard’s future

Sarrismo still absent as Chelsea grinds out win against Crystal Palace

Chelsea predictions: Can the Blues capitalize on the north Londoners’ failures?

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Christian Pulisic of USA in action during the International Friendly match between England and United States at Wembley Stadium on November 15, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea fans jump through hoops to make Christian Pulisic seem a bad idea

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Maurizio Sarri manager of Chelsea congratulates Eden Hazard on his hat-trick as fans and coaching staff give a standing ovation during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Cardiff City at Stamford Bridge on September 15, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Eden Hazard, Maurizio Sarri talking and working at cross-purposes

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Maurizio Sarri, Head Coach of Chelsea looks on during the FA Community Shield between Manchester City and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 5, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Where does Maurizio Sarri stand midway through his first PL season?

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Andros Townsend of Crystal Palace scores his team's first goal under pressure from David Luiz of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on November 4, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Talking tactics: Chelsea goes to a sputtering Crystal Palace

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is seen in the stand prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on December 11, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea need Roman Abramovich to come back and be their Bond villain again

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Matt Doherty of Wolverhampton Wanderers shoots under pressure from Marcos Alonso of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Molineux on December 5, 2018 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Marcos Alonso’s critics tell themselves what they want to hear

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Molineux on December 5, 2018 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s last transfer window before the ban could be an all-time worst

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Molineux on December 5, 2018 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Gonzalo Higuain and Alvaro Morata swap is a waste

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Eden Hazard of Chelsea scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Predictions for Maurizio Sarri’s first Premier League Boxing Day

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea celebrates with teammates Ross Barkley, Antonio Ruediger and Cesar Azpilicueta after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on October 28, 2018 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Three things to look for in Watford vs. Chelsea: Rotation, responses and zones

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea celebrates with the Emirates FA Cup Trophy following his sides victory in The Emirates FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 19, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s 114th Christmas ends a turbulent year of little peace and a bit of joy

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Eden Hazard of Chelsea is challenged by Bernardo Silva of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on December 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Overwhelm any Real offer for Eden Hazard

WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Gary Cahill of Chelsea and Abdoulaye Doucoure of Watford in action during the Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road on February 5, 2018 in Watford, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Talking tactics: Chelsea face adaptable Watford on Boxing Day

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Jorginho of Chelsea battles for possession with Gylfi Sigurdsson of Everton during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on November 11, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea stuck searching for solutions to Maurizio Sarri’s months-old problems

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Maurizio Sarri, Head Coach of Chelsea looks on during the FA Community Shield between Manchester City and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 5, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri repeating the mistakes that felled Mourinho and Conte

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Eden Hazard of Chelsea scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Eden Hazard needs more reason to stay than just “fun” with Sarrismo

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Molineux on December 5, 2018 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea is more than a transfer or two away from being complete

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Maurizio Sarri is as frustrated as Chelsea fans but still needs to fix it

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: David Luiz of Chelsea is challenged by Jamie Vardy of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on December 22, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Jamie Vardy led the latest way to use Jorginho, Luiz against the Blues

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Pedro of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Fulham FC at Stamford Bridge on December 2, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Leicester City: Predictions for a straight-forward Blues win

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Danny Drinkwater of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on December 30, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s lack of a TD becomes Sarri’s “tactical problem with the midfielders”

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea celebrates as he scores their first goal during The Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on March 18, 2018 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Talking tactics: Chelsea should not expect a classic from Claude Puel

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Tammy Abraham of Aston Villa celebrates victory at the final whistle during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Swansea City at Villa Park on October 20, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Chelsea would give up on more than Tammy Abraham with January recall-sale

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 24, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri may not notice or care about a transfer ban