Year: 2021

Chelsea's English defender Ben Chilwell runs on the pitch during the English League Cup third round football match between Chelsea and Barnsley at Stamford Bridge in London on September 23, 2020. (Photo by Alastair Grant / various sources / 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 ALASTAIR GRANT/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea predicted XI at Leicester: Lampard’s 4-3-3, key players return

Chelsea: Why 4-4-2 might be the new 4-3-3, and why it probably isn’t

Chelsea’s pursuit of Erling Haaland only works in a limited way

Chelsea: Frank Lampard and the Timo Werner dilemma

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Frank Lampard and Jody Morris of Chelsea show their delight after they watch Tammy Abraham's goal back on the big screen after he scores a goal to make it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Burnley FC at Stamford Bridge on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Tactics and Transfers: Frank, COVID economics and the Bank of Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 16: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea interacts with Timo Werner of Chelsea after Premier League match between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage on January 16, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around England 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 Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Timo Werner deserves patience, despite massive Fulham miss

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: N'Golo Kante of Chelsea is closed down by Harvey Barnes of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea FC at The King Power Stadium on February 01, 2020 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three things to look for in the fixture against the Foxes

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks dejected following their sides defeat in the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park on December 12, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of spectators (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Frank Lampard made a risky bet, but it paid off

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Manager of Chelsea, Frank Lampard shakes hands with Manager of Leicester City Brendan Rogers after the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

Chelsea talking tactics: What do the Foxes say and how to silence it

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Mason Mount of Chelsea looks on during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on July 19, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alastair Grant/Pool via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Mason Mount 1-0 Fulham, as No. 19 does it all for the Blues

Chelsea's English head coach Frank Lampard looks on from the sidelines during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London on January 3, 2021. - Manchester City won the game 3-1. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / 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 SHAUN BOTTERILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea supporters must temper their expectations, especially now

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 16: Thiago Silva of Chelsea is discussion with goalkeeper Edouard Mendy during the Premier League match between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage on January 16, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around England 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 player ratings at Fulham: Performance less important than points

Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount (C) turns to celebrate after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage in London on January 16, 2021. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / 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 MIKE HEWITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three lessons learnt in the narrow win at Fulham

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Billy Gilmour of Chelsea FC gestures during the UEFA Champions League Group E stage match between Chelsea FC and FC Krasnodar at Stamford Bridge on December 08, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Chelsea predicted XI: Rewarding and rotating for Fulham

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Jorginho of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage on March 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea score predictions at Fulham: A shaky West London Derby

Bayern Munich's Canadian midfielder Alphonso Davies (R) fights for the ball with Chelsea's English midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi during the UEFA Champions League, second-leg round of 16, football match FC Bayern Munich v FC Chelsea in Munich, southern Germany on August 8, 2020. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP) (Photo by TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Callum Hudson-Odoi is ready to reannounce himself for Chelsea

Chelsea's English midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi (R) celebrates scoring their third goal during the English FA Cup third round football match between Chelsea and Morecambe at Stamford Bridge in London on January 10, 2021. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / 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 IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three key clashes as Blues look for edge over Fulham

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Willian of Chelsea holds off Joe Bryan of Fulham during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage on March 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea talking tactics: Fulham and the art of grinding out points

SEVILLA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 2: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League match between Sevilla v Chelsea at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on December 2, 2020 in Sevilla Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Chelsea: A smaller squad would work wonders for Frank Lampard

Chelsea's French defender Kurt Zouma (L) vies with Sevilla's Dutch forward Luuk De Jong during the UEFA Champions League first round Group E football match between Chelsea and Sevilla at Stamford Bridge in London on October 20, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / AFP) (Photo by MIKE HEWITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Kurt Zouma’s technical ability and his unfair internet critics

Chelsea's manager Avram Grant (L) takes part in a training session at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow on the eve of the Champions league final football match against Manchester United on May 20, 2008. Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho said Tuesday there is nothing to choose between his old side and Manchester United in Wednesday's Champions League final in Moscow. AFP PHOTO / Paul Ellis (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Avram Grant links should concern Frank Lampard

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 01: Declan Rice of West Ham United and Christian Pulisic of Chelsea battle for the ball during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea FC at London Stadium on July 01, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: A tweak and a transfer which could change the season

Chelsea's English coach Frank Lampard gestures from the sideline during the UEFA Champions League football match between Krasnodar and Chelsea at the Krasnodar stadium in Krasnodar on October 28, 2020. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three things to look for against Fulham as Blues return to action

Chelsea's Lucas Piazon (R) vies with Wolverhampton Wander's Danny Batth during their English League Cup football match at Stamford Bridge, West London in England, on 25 September, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ OLLY GREENWOODRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read OLLY GREENWOOD/AFP/GettyImages)

Chelsea’s Lucas Piazon departs after arriving at the wrong time

Chelsea's Spanish defender Marcos Alonso gestures during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Chelsea at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on July 11, 2020. (Photo by PETER POWELL / 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 PETER POWELL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: The January window will feature more selling than buying

Chelsea's German striker Timo Werner reacts after scoring during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge in London on October 17, 2020. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / 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 BEN STANSALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: What can Timo Werner bring to the Blues after a rocky start?

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Juan Mata of Manchester United is challenged by N'Golo Kante of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on October 24, 2020 in Manchester, 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 Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images)

Chelsea shouldn’t be upset by Manchester United, but inspired

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Jorginho scores Chelsea's second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on October 03, 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 Visionhaus)

Jorginho’s days at Chelsea seem numbered at this point