Year: 2018

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Ross Barkley of Chelsea controls the ball during the international friendly between Chelsea FC and Perth Glory at Optus Stadium on July 23, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

No more Hamsik and Allan: Maurizio Sarri must define this Chelsea squad

Chelsea: Lack of transfer rumors hints at no plan B

Chelsea players earned their rests, they do not need to return early

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Ideal midfield solution almost too obvious

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Willian of Chelsea battles with Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC at Camp Nou on March 14, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Real Madrid join the fun in mocking Chelsea’s impotent Willian handling

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Thibaut Courtois of Chelsea dives to make a save during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on January 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Rob Green signing gives Thibaut Courtois even more leverage

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Eden Hazard of Belgium looks on following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Belgium and Panama at Fisht Stadium on June 18, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Chelsea is missing the point by considering Eden Hazard captaincy

NORWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: David Luiz of Chelsea is challenged by Alex Pritchard of Norwich City during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Norwich City and Chelsea at Carrow Road on January 6, 2018 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea keep / sell / loan: How Maurizio Sarri should whittle his squad

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JULY 07: Ivan Strinic of Croatia is tackled by Aleksandr Golovin of Russia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Russia and Croatia at Fisht Stadium on July 7, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea want pie in the sky after Aleksandr Golovin transfer heartbreak

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 20: Willian of Chelsea is challenged by Lionel Messi of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on February 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea should take advantage of Jose Mourinho’s self sabotage for once

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Cesc Fabregas, Marcos Alonso and Olivier Giroud of Chelsea looks dejected during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on April 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea ready to transition from the Antonio Conte era to Maurizio Sarri’s

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Danny Drinkwater of Chelsea during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge on February 16, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea must avoid previous pitfalls in the transfer market

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Emerson Palmieri of Chelsea is challenged by Matthew Lowton of Burnley during the Premier League match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor on April 19, 2018 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Chelsea should loan a peace offering to Burnley’s Europa League campaign

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea celebrates scoring the 2nd Chelsea goal with Cesar Azpilicueta during the The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Chelsea and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on April 22, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Chelsea squad SWOT analysis: Sizing up the Blues’ four lines

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JUNE 21: Ivan Rakitic of Croatia scores his team's third goal past Wilfredo Caballero of Argentina during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Argentina and Croatia at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on June 21, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea wants a retirement home instead of a daycare for third keeper

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: A general view of a corner flag inside the stadium prior to during The Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Final match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on March 13, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Chelsea/Roma relationship worth ending over Leon Bailey

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Gonzalo Higuain of Argentina shoots over during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Argentina at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Buying Gonzalo Higuain would be first step in next stumble

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 unused players in Perth will be the first out the door

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 18: Chelsea Unveil New Head Coach Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge on July 18, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Chelsea and Maurizio Sarri prepared to start season with current squad

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea controls the ball against Dino Djulbic and Scott Neville of the Glory during the international friendly between Chelsea FC and Perth Glory at Optus Stadium on July 23, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Callum Hudson-Odoi needs Chelsea, Maurizio Sarri to buck trends

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Willian of Chelsea is challenged by Patrick van Aanholt of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on March 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea forfeit a player (Malcom), profit (Willian) and self-respect (all)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Ross Barkley of Chelsea controls the ball during the international friendly between Chelsea FC and Perth Glory at Optus Stadium on July 23, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Chelsea: New Blues Jorginho, Hudson-Odoi, Barkley brightest in Perth

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 21: Jorginho of Chelsea looks on during a Chelsea FC training session at The WACA on July 21, 2018 in Perth, Australia.(Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Limit transfers to limit the variables

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 18: Chelsea Unveil New Head Coach Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge on July 18, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Do not get too stuck on Maurizo Sarri’s formations

CAGLIARI, ITALY - OCTOBER 15: Gianfranco Zola seen during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Genoa CFC at Stadio Sant'Elia on October 15, 2017 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Gianfranco Zola asking for what fans and club have rarely given

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Willian of Chelsea controls the ball as Aaron Mooy of Huddersfield Town looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Huddersfield Town at Stamford Bridge on May 9, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea should not wait for Anthony Martial with cash on the table

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea misses a chance during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea will only lose in Alvaro Morata – Gianluigi Donnarumma swap

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Willian of Chelsea battles with Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC at Camp Nou on March 14, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea steadfastly refusing the easiest £55 million of the summer