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The focus at Chelsea has understandably been on the youth revolution at home. But Conor Gallagher should be getting more hype than he has been getting.
Travis Tyler|
Fortnite being down for two days had nothing on the fortnight of an international break. Here are a few players to have in mind to get back in Chelsea mode.
George Perry|
Life after missing the World Cup has been harsh on Christian Pulisic. But all things considered, he is lucky to return to Chelsea and Frank Lampard.
Travis Tyler|
In a normal year with a normal manager, Chelsea's injury crisis would be a legitimate worry. But with the academy ready to step in, everything is fine.
Travis Tyler|
Chelsea are fortunate Gareth Southgate allowed Callum Hudson-Odoi to stay with England's U21 side, despite the winger having outgrown it.
George Perry|
Didier Deschamps and Roberto Martinez have struck out about some of Frank Lampard's decisions. They are not the Chelsea manager for good reason.
Travis Tyler|
Chelsea can do better to set Ross Barkley up for success, as England did, but Barkley must be able to deliver against better teams than Bulgaria.
George Perry|
Chelsea will end the international break with more injured players than at the start, again. Cesar Azpilicueta and Willian will pull them through, again.
George Perry|
Mason Mount has had his fair share of (unjust) criticism this season. Now a buzzword is attached to convince Chelsea fans he is good after all.
Travis Tyler|
Chelsea fans are right to embrace their feel-good moment. However, such positivity can lead a club astray if they lose sight of the work yet to be done.
Varun Dani|
Chelsea’s potential means they must be studious in their pursuit of excellence. The players have much lose, and it is easier than ever to let it all slip.
Barrett Rouen|
Chelsea came out of a brief patch of productive suffering to enjoy all things Frank Lampard and watching some of their rivals hit new lows.
Kevin Peacock|
Frank Lampard has done a lot to unify Chelsea FC's fan base, but some people go out of their way to find something to complain about and nitpick.
Varun Dani|
Chelsea's youth revolution has monopolized the headlines, but the Blues' experienced players are behind the recent run of success.
Vishnu Raj|
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Gareth Southgate, and other young managers started strong before fading. Frank Lampard can learn from their mistakes with Chelsea.
Travis Tyler|
Christian Pulisic's inconsistent playing time is worth watching and wondering about, but is no reason to fear for his long-term future at Chelsea.
Varun Dani|
Frank Lampard is drawing many lessons from his predecessors, and Chelsea's end-product reflects these influences and Lampard's unique additions.
Varun Dani|
Ross Barkley has struggled more minutes at Chelsea this season. That is expanding to the English national team and it could force the player to move.
Travis Tyler|
Chelsea's cursed run of international breaks continued as Reece James and Michy Batshuayi suffered setbacks to their long-standing situations.
George Perry|
Chelsea has consistently been linked to Ben Chilwell in recent months. He would be a great signing except for all the current left backs.
Travis Tyler|
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