Year: 2018

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea scores his team's second 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 Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Win over PAOK highlighted tensions still running through Sarrismo

Talking tactics: The Tinkerman returns to Chelsea as a wildcard

Chelsea player ratings: Hudson-Odoi, Fabregas, Cahill lead push to best XI

Chelsea predictions vs. PAOK: High hopes for Callum Hudson-Odoi

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Emerson of Chelsea celebrates with his teammates and a fan after he scores his sides first goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on September 26, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Chelsea: First step in moving on is a strong performance against PAOK

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 wanted by everyone but Chelsea

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea FC at John Smith's Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Maurizio Sarri makes a mess of post-Tottenham presser

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on November 4, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Napoli: Maurizio Sarri relying more than ever on subs’ late goals

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 will only improve if they learn from loss and do something about it

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Jorginho of Chelsea 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: This is the only way Maurizio Sarri knows how to use Jorginho

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur is challenged by Jorginho of Chelsea 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: Jorginho putting himself in opponents’ and officials’ cross-hairs

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea looks dejected as Tottenham Hotspur celebrate their second goal 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 David Ramos/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s loss to Tottenham hardly worth so many fans losing their minds

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 is not Pep Guardiola so stop the comparisons

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea is challenged by Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur 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 David Ramos/Getty Images)

Chelsea: 4-2-3-1 still the most viable alternative, but with heavy caveats

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea looks dejected as Tottenham Hotspur celebrate their second goal 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 David Ramos/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Sarrismo exposed, but no time for self-pity

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: David Luiz of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Zonal marking is Chelsea’s greatest weakness and it must be addressed

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea FC at John Smith's Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Maurizio Sarri sees the problems at Chelsea that some fans ignore

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)

Know your enemy: Mauricio Pochettino undoes another new Chelsea coach

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after he scores his side's second goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on September 26, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Chelsea visit Tottenham: Blue predictions for a day at Wembley Hart Lane

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’s loan army not quite at a mutiny, but certainly having an awakening

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Didier Drogba of Chelsea celebrates with fans and the trophy after the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on May 24, 2015 in London, England. Chelsea were crowned Premier League champions. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

King Didier Drogba must be allowed back at Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Gary Cahill of Chelsea congratulates Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea during the UEFA Europa League Group L match between Chelsea and FC BATE Borisov at Stamford Bridge on October 25, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea about to run into a homegrown crisis of their own making

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Marcin Bulka of Chelsea during the Premier League 2 match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on April 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Marcin Bulka wants a loan, Leeds need a keeper – this should be easy

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 winning games through attrition and subs making a difference

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on January 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Nearly any loan is better than more idleness for Callum Hudson-Odoi

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: Win at Tottenham can give Sarri a taste of being the dominant team

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur is challenged by N'Golo Kante of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on April 1, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Talking tactics: Chelsea still wondering if Tottenham is actually good

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Eden Hazard of Chelsea is helped up by Anthony Martial of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on February 25, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Anthony Martial is the Chelsea rumor that will not go away