The alarming numbers predicting a rocky road ahead for Chelsea

Chelsea's Argentinian head coach Mauricio Pochettino attends a press conference at Stamford Bridge in London on July 7, 2023, as he is introduced to the media as the new Chelsea Head Coach. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Chelsea's Argentinian head coach Mauricio Pochettino attends a press conference at Stamford Bridge in London on July 7, 2023, as he is introduced to the media as the new Chelsea Head Coach. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Chelsea’s Argentinian head coach Mauricio Pochettino attends a press conference at Stamford Bridge in London on July 7, 2023, as he is introduced to the media as the new Chelsea Head Coach. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images) /

Within the iconic walls of Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s faithful find themselves in a perplexing and somewhat anxious state as their cherished Blues navigate through a daunting phase unlike any they’ve witnessed in recent memory. The numbers, often brutal in their honesty, tell a tale of strife and frustration for a side that has long been a synonym for Premier League supremacy.

With just one win in their first six league outings, a performance last seen during the 2000/01 campaign, CFC now ventures into uncharted territory. This startling stat, along with a slew of others, sheds light on the pressing concerns that have taken root within the club. As the season unfolds, an air of uncertainty hangs over the West London giants, and the path ahead seems laden with formidable hurdles that could well test the very character of the club.

The upcoming fixture list for the Blues is nothing short of a daunting gauntlet, with Arsenal, Brentford, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Newcastle United, and Brighton & Hove Albion looming on the horizon before culminating in a challenging trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United. For Chelsea and their fans, these fixtures, against formidable opponents, appear particularly daunting given the current state of affairs.