Year: 2022

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 23: Head Coach Thomas Tuchel of Chelsea celebrates after Thiago Silva scores a goal to make it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on January 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Three of Thomas Tuchel’s best moments during his one year at Chelsea

Looking back at year one of Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea reign

Latest updates on Chelsea’s out-of-contract centerbacks

Are the Chelsea attackers being judged too harshly as of late?

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea at American Express Community Stadium on January 18, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Tactics and Transfers: Escaping January and preparing for Chelsea’s future

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 23: Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on January 23, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Spurs player ratings: Statement showing at Stamford Bridge

Supporters celebrate with Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount after team mate Chelsea's Brazilian defender Thiago Silva scored their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in London on January 23, 2022. - 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 JUSTIN TALLIS / 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 JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Three lessons learnt in Chelsea vs Spurs: Questions answered

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 23: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Tottenham Hotspur is challenged by Mason Mount of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on January 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

And for Thomas Tuchel’s next trick, 4-3-3 with dual eights!

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Timo Werner of Chelsea is challenged by Japhet Tanganga of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on January 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Spurs score predictions: Top four battle at Stamford Bridge

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea is challenged by Japhet Tanganga of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 12, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Tottenham predicted XI: Tuchel’s best for Conte’s return

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea acknowledges their support after the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on January 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Marcos Alonso is no longer good enough for Chelsea Football Club

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Close up of a corner flag during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on December 16, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea in talks with Championship side over left back transfer

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on December 04, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Chelsea was in the title race and now has to worry about top four, again

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)

Chelsea: There’s nothing wrong with buying the Premier League title

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea dejected after Danny Welbeck of Brighton & Hove Albion scores a goal to make it 1-1 during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on December 28, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Identifying Chelsea’s biggest problem during this rough period

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Emerson of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on August 14, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s wingback pursuits were only ever going to end in disappointment

SEVILLA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 21: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santander match between Sevilla v FC Barcelona at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on December 21, 2021 in Sevilla Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Ousmane Dembele would be an unnecessary yet supportive signing

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea at the end of match after Danny Welbeck of Brighton & Hove Albion had scored a late equaliser during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on December 29, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s current form is worrying as the season marches on

TOPSHOT - Manchester City's Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (L) avoids a challenge by Chelsea's French midfielder N'Golo Kante during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on January 15, 2022. - 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 Oli SCARFF / 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 OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea being tired in January is a tired excuse for a challenging club

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Tariq Lamptey of Brighton & Hove Albion is challenged by Marcos Alonso of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea at American Express Community Stadium on January 18, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea fans need to stop the Lamptey and Livramento conversations

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Conor Gallagher of Crystal Palace celebrates after scoring goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park on November 6, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)

The worrying statistics around Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher

Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel looks on during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on January 18, 2022. - 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 Glyn KIRK / 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 GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three lessons learnt in another Brighton draw

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)

No, Chelsea still doesn’t need Real Madrid’s Eden Hazard

Chelsea's English head coach Frank Lampard gestures during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Chelsea at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on January 19, 2021. (Photo by Rui Vieira / 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 RUI VIEIRA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Frank Lampard is brave, but is he Everton manager brave?

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City battles for possession with Malang Sarr of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea Predicted XI vs Brighton: 3-4-2-1 to start win streak?

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea celebrates with Mateo Kovacic and Timo Werner after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

What does Thomas Tuchel even want in a Chelsea forward?

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Thomas Tuchel, manager of Chelsea, reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Tactics and Transfers: Post City and the 2nd Half of January

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on January 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel need players to step up