Year: 2020

COBHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Callum Hudson-Odoi and Tammy Abraham of Chelsea participate in a training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Group H match against Ajax at Chelsea Training Ground on November 04, 2019 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea celebrates victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on December 29, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Tariq Lamptey earns himself contract and transfer rumours-lite

WATFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Tammy Abraham after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Chelsea FC at Vicarage Road on November 02, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Burnley: Think about Pulisic, goal creation and transfer timing

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 10: Conor Gallagher of Chelsea is challenged by Robbie McCourt of Bohemians FC during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Bohemians FC and Chelsea FC at Dalymount Park on July 10, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

The Chelsea youth traffic jam is coming faster than expected

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Alexander Mighten of Nottingham Forest runs with the ball under pressure from Andreas Christensen and Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea during the FA Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on January 05, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea looking at a new center back at Andreas Christensen’s expense

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea is tackled by Davinson Sanchez of Tottenham Hotspur and Serge Aureier of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Marcos Alonso is the one player Chelsea can not casually let go

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea celebrates his sides victory following 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: Next time try spending £26MM to raise the ceiling, not sack staff

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Emerson of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on December 14, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea transfer rumors have a plan B for every position but left back

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - NOVEMBER 29: Timo Werner of Leipzig runs with the ball during the UEFA Europa League Group B match between RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig at on November 29, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Six ready-to-go phrases so you can own every transfer debate

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Ross Barkley of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FA Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on January 05, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Injuries build the story of Hudson-Odoi and Barkley vs. Forest

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: The lull in the winter slog can benefit a busy Blues side

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea is put under pressure by Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on January 8, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi ironically just needs a chance

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea gives instructions during the FA Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on January 05, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Hopeful patience after decent festive period

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Alexander Mighten of Nottingham Forest runs with the ball under pressure from Andreas Christensen and Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea during the FA Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on January 05, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea player ratings: Those who needed to, didn’t; those who didn’t, did

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Pedro of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with Olivier Giroud of Chelsea and his Chelsea team mates during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 First Leg match between Chelsea and Dynamo Kyiv at Stamford Bridge on March 07, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea predictions vs. Nottingham Forest: Regular opponent, routine win

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Jorginho of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Southampton FC at Stamford Bridge on December 26, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Chelsea: FA Cup can be a useful slingshot into the league games ahead

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Davide Zappacosta of Chelsea poses 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 Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Fans burdened by the ghosts of Chelsea transfer windows past

WATFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Tammy Abraham after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Chelsea FC at Vicarage Road on November 02, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Frank Lampard’s secret flirtations with 4-4-2

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Ross Barkley of Chelsea makes a pass as Moussa Sissoko of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on January 8, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Chelsea quietly letting the door close behind Ross Barkley and Drinkwater

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Alex Telles, Kalidou Koulibaly near 10 total years in rumor mill

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea embraces Mateo Kovacic and Pedro of Chelsea after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on August 11, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Frank Lampard has trimmed, now it is time to build

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea (L) looks on from the bench with his coaching staff during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea predicted XI for the FA Cup: Getting weird but navigating cup ties

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea celebrates victory during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Chelsea FC and Lille OSC at Stamford Bridge on December 10, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea fans hold Frank Lampard to the same standards as Maurizio Sarri

SAITAMA, JAPAN - JULY 23: Mason Mount of Chelsea runs past Samuel Umtiti of Barcelona during the preseason friendly match between Barcelona and Chelsea at the Saitama Stadium on July 23, 2019 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

Mason Mount’s absence should show Chelsea fans his value, but will not

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Reece James of Chelsea clashes with Dan Burn of Brighton and Hove Albion in the air during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea FC at American Express Community Stadium on January 01, 2020 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three notable players from draw to Brighton, all at the back