Year: 2018

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Youngsters Callum Hudson-Odoi (R) and Kyle Scott of Chelsea in action 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 Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea must be careful if they send Callum Hudson-Odoi on loan

Chelsea do not deserve to recoup their “investment” on Danny Drinkwater

Possible N’Golo Kante extension is a statement by Chelsea

Maurizio Sarri stands by the Chelsea fans’ scapegoats

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea holds off Charlie Taylor of Burnley during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on October 28, 2018 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Sarri developing Loftus-Cheek as his future box-to-box midfielder

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 15: Eden Hazard #10 and Thorgan Hazard #16 of Belgium in action during the UEFA Nations League A group two match between Belgium and Iceland at King Baudouin Stadium on November 15, 2018 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Thorgan Hazard, Chelsea, and a brother’s long shadow

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 must focus on available players, not just ideal players

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Petr Cech of Chelsea in action during the Captial One Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Bolton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on September 24, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Author, singer, artists, footballers: Chelsea players’ off-pitch talents and pursuits

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Match Referee Kevin Friend shows a yellow card to Antonio Ruediger of Chelsea 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 Tactics and Transfers: Transfer ban could teach the club how to spend

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

What kind of goalscorer would Maurizio Sarri want for Chelsea?

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)

Chelsea should put their Englishmen in the shop window for Gareth Southgate

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea gives instruction to his team 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)

The winter slog can make or break Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea

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: Hazard, Sarri hold the prerequisites for interest in Christian Pulisic

HULL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Jamal Blackman of Sheffield United dives towards the far post during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Sheffield United at KCOM Stadium on February 23, 2018 in Hull, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Blues lose Jamal Blackman to injury as Izzy Brown debuts for Whites

Ethan Ampadu of Chelsea comes on during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea at John Smith's Stadium on December 12, 2017 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Andreas Christensen and Ethan Ampadu battle to be Chelsea’s heir

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Michy Batshuayi of Belgium celebrates after scoring during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Belgium and Tunisia at Spartak Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Michy Batshuayi has what Chelsea and Valencia needs despite evidence

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)

FA and FIFA could inadvertently cripple Chelsea together

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)

Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ross Barkley take the Chelsea battle to England

RIJEKA, CROATIA - OCTOBER 12: Ross Barkley of England evades Ante Rebic of Croatia during the UEFA Nations League A Group Four match between Croatia and England at Stadion HNK Rijeka on October 12, 2018 in Rijeka, Croatia. The match is due to be played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

The Special Relationship: Chelsea things to look for in England v. USA

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: Clubs pay the price when FIFA is shamed into doing its job

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)

Jorginho’s adjusted use is making Chelsea predictable

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: Tammy Abraham leads at Aston Villa, must avoid Championship trap

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal, from a penalty during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Cardiff City at Stamford Bridge on September 15, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Sarri’s Premier League XIV stand apart from his Europa League 6

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Match Referee Kevin Friend shows a yellow card to Antonio Ruediger of Chelsea 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: Antonio Rudiger, Jorginho incidents drive home the need for VAR

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)

Everton showed it is easier to disassemble Chelsea than decapitate them

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Yerry Mina of Everton and Alvaro Morata of Chelsea react 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: Draw will magnify the usual round of players’ comments during break

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 needs to show adaptability if results start to turn for Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Frank Lampard of Derby County embraces Willian of Chelsea and Pedro of Chelsea after the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Derby County at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: A star is needed – Dybala, Bailey or James