Year: 2021

ARNHEM - (lr) Armando Broja of Vitesse, Sebastian Holmen or Willem II during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Vitesse and Willem II at the Gelredome on March 21, 2021 in Arnhem, The Netherlands. ANP JEROEN PUTMANS (Photo by ANP Sport via Getty Images)

Chelsea’s in-house Erling Haaland alternatives, part four: The kid

It’s about finding the right loan for Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher

3 things to look for in Chelsea at Bournemouth: 3-4-3 or 4-4-2?

Chelsea’s in-house Erling Haaland alternatives, part three: The forgotten

PORTO, PORTUGAL - MAY 29: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea and Roman Abramovich, Owner of Chelsea celebrate following their team's victory in the UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Estadio do Dragao on May 29, 2021 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Both Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel must change in order to succeed

Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount celebrates scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League first leg quarter final football match between FC Porto and Chelsea FC at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville on April 07, 2021. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP) (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP via Getty Images)

Could a Chelsea star wear the No. 8 during the 2021/22 season?

KINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Hannah Blundell of Chelsea in action during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Chelsea Women and Reading Women at Kingsmeadow on May 09, 2021 in Kingston upon Thames, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chris Lee - Chelsea FC)

Long-time Chelsea legend on the way to Manchester United

Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz celebrates with his medal after winning the UEFA Champions League final football match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at the Dragao stadium in Porto on May 29, 2021. (Photo by David Ramos / POOL / AFP) (Photo by DAVID RAMOS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea’s in-house Erling Haaland alternatives, part two: The creator

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Reece James of Chelsea looks dejected following their side's defeat in The Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Wembley Stadium on May 15, 2021 in London, England. A limited number of around 21,000 fans, subject to a negative lateral flow test, will be allowed inside Wembley Stadium to watch this year's FA Cup Final as part of a pilot event to trial the return of large crowds to UK venues. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - Pool/Getty Images)

Could COVID-19 impact Chelsea’s 2021/22 season in a big way?

Uruguay's Nahitan Nandez (L) and Colombia's Luis Muriel vie for the ball during their Conmebol 2021 Copa America football tournament quarter-final match at the Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 3, 2021. (Photo by SILVIO AVILA / AFP) (Photo by SILVIO AVILA/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea transfers: Muriel is perfect short-term alternative to Haaland

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: A sunset behind the corner flag inside the stadium ahead the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Sheffield Wednesday at Stamford Bridge on January 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s transfer genius will be on trial for the rest of the summer

Dortmund's Norwegian forward Erling Braut Haaland celebrates the 1-0 during the German first division Bundesliga football match Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen, in Dortmund on May 22, 2021. - DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / POOL / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Should Chelsea spend big on Erling Haaland this summer?

Chelsea's English defender Dujon Sterling (R) runs with the ball during the English FA Cup third round football match between Norwich City and Chelsea at Carrow Road in Norwich, north east England on January 6, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Could Dujon Sterling be Chelsea’s next Victor Moses?

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 27 Eden Hazard of Real Madrid battles for possession with Andreas Christensen of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final First Leg match between Real Madrid and Chelsea FC at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on April 27, 2021 in Madrid, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Chelsea transfers: Real Madrid star’s return rumors have no legs

Chelsea's German striker Timo Werner celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Chelsea at The London Stadium, in east London on April 24, 2021. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Andy Rain / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by ANDY RAIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea’s in-house Erling Haaland alternatives, part one: The flash

STAMFORD BRIDGE, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - 2019/10/30: Marc Guehi of Chelsea seen in action during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in London.(Final score; Chelsea 1:2 Manchester United). (Photo by Richard Calver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Chelsea needs more than just an XI to compete at the top

Chelsea's English striker Tammy Abraham (L) speaks with West Ham United's English midfielder Declan Rice (R) on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London on December 21, 2020. - Chelsea won the game 3-0. (Photo by John Walton / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by JOHN WALTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Why has Chelsea been so inactive this transfer window?

Austria's forward Sasa Kalajdzic (L) challenges North Macedonia's defender Darko Velkovski during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group C football match between Austria and North Macedonia at the National Arena in Bucharest on June 13, 2021. (Photo by MARKO DJURICA / POOL / AFP) (Photo by MARKO DJURICA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea transfers: Could Sasa Kalajdzic be a realistic option up top?

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Lewis Bate of Chelsea during the EFL Trophy match between Bristol Rovers and Chelsea U21 at the Memorial Stadium on November 18, 2020 in Bristol, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Chelsea midfielder departs the club for Leeds United

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Tammy Abraham of Chelsea is challenged by Rob Holding of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Adrian Dennis - Pool/Getty Images)

Chelsea transfers: Arsenal keeping tabs on Blues youngster

PORTO, PORTUGAL - NOVEMBER 03: Malang Sarr of FC Porto looks on during the UEFA Champions League Group C stage match between FC Porto and Olympique de Marseille at Estadio do Dragao on November 03, 2020 in Porto, Portugal. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Can Malang Sarr make the Chelsea squad as a rotational player?

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Conor Hourihane of Republic of Ireland challenges Reece James of England during the international friendly match between England and the Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium on November 12, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Mike Egerton - Pool/Getty Images)

Fans are worrying too much about which formation Chelsea uses

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Valentino Livramento of Chelsea reacts during the warm up prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on May 12, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Chelsea cannot afford to let Tino Livramento get away

Chelsea board member Marina Granovskaia (C) and Chelsea's US chairman Bruce Buck (back L) are surrounded by media as they leave Croydon Employment Tribunal in Croydon, south London, on June 7, 2016 after a private settlement was reached in former Chelsea Football Club doctor Eva Carneiro's claim against Chelsea and Mourinho.Former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro on June 7, 2016 agreed a deal to settle a case against the football club and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho for an undisclosed sum. Carneiro was claiming constructive dismissal against Chelsea and was persuing a separate, but connected, personal legal action against Mourinho, who left the club in December, for alleged victimisation and discrimination. The confidential settlement was made on the second day of the tribunal. / AFP / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea transfers: Summer sale fund must be put to use

Scotland's midfielder Billy Gilmour - star of the match - reacts after the UEFA EURO 2020 Group D football match between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium in London on June 18, 2021. (Photo by FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA / POOL / AFP) (Photo by FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea is in a catch-22 over youth and can’t get out of their own way

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08: Ross Barkley of Chelsea and Tino Anjorin during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on March 8, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Impossible to keep Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ross Barkley happy

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Lewis Bate of Chelsea during the EFL Trophy match between Bristol Rovers and Chelsea U21 at the Memorial Stadium on November 18, 2020 in Bristol, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s youth aren’t going to fall into the club’s trap

SWANSEA, WALES - FEBRUARY 17: Marc Guehi of Swansea City in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Nottingham Forest at the Liberty Stadium on February 17, 2021 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images)

Chelsea transfer roundup for 12 July to 18 July, 2021