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Marcos Alonso has not played since the first half against Ajax on November 5 and is linked to a January move. His absence has not improved Chelsea.
Olaoluwa Nwobodo|
Chelsea has drawn Bayern Munich in the round of 16. It is the best draw on paper but much could change in the next two months.
Travis Tyler|
Frank Lampard took Chelsea off to a strong start through the first few months of the season. This unreasonably changed the expectations on him.
George Perry|
Chelsea FC need to improve in many areas, but they will not do it by sacrificing their new values. They must persist. This is the way.
Barrett Rouen|
Jorginho has often been subbed off as Chelsea has chased matches as of late. He has not been the problem for the Blues but he is no solution either.
Travis Tyler|
Chelsea sometimes got tunnel vision for Eden Hazard knowing he could win a game. That problem has simply shifted to Tammy Abraham over time.
Travis Tyler|
No one Chelsea player had a great or terrible game against Bournemouth. Many of their adjustments merely shifted the problem rather solving any.
George Perry|
Chelsea's loss drove home the difficulty Frank Lampard will have changing Chelsea at a more fundamental level than "absorb and counter" or "attacking."
George Perry|
Bournemouth are at one of their lowest points under Eddie Howe, which means Chelsea need to be particularly heedful not to drop points cheaply or clumsily.
The Pride of London Staff|
Chelsea have a month to focus on the Premier League, starting with the unfortunate Bournemouth. Nothing says Chelsea like a low-scoring December affair.
Scott Brant|
Moving on from the Champions League advancement, Chelsea needs to bounce back in the league. Bournemouth is out of form, and that has been the problem.
Travis Tyler|
Jeremie Boga joined Nathan Ake in the buyback rumour mill. The £36 million separating the two buyback clauses points the way Chelsea should proceed.
George Perry|
Chelsea are through to the Champions League Round of 16. The level of competition they will face speaks to the quality of transfers they must sign.
Vishnu Raj|
It is transfer rumor season so the thinnest of reasons leads Chelsea towards signing players. Following the same lines, the Blues are signing Kylian Mbappe.
Travis Tyler|
Chelsea needed Antonio Rudiger for the complete game against Lille. They should aim to preserve him for the next games of similar importance.
George Perry|
Chelsea advanced to the Champions League Round of 16. Here are some things we - and hopefully you and they - learned each step of the way.
George Perry|
Chelsea has advanced to the round of 16 of the Champions League. Which match up has the juiciest narrative(s) for the next round?
Travis Tyler|
By not changing anything for the remaining 20 minutes of protecting a lead - first two goals, then one - Chelsea nearly lost their place in the Round of 16.
George Perry|
There were doubts about Frank Lampard and a young Chelsea side coming into this season. Advancing in the Champions League showed they are the real deal.
Travis Tyler|
Teams usually look forward to defending a title, but Chelsea aim to avoid the chance to defend their Europa League trophy when Lille visit Stamford Bridge.
The Pride of London Staff|
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