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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea scores the opening goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on February 22, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

The dust is settling on Chelsea’s striker options next season

Travis Tyler
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Chelsea what ifs: Roman Abramovich never buys the club

Chelsea: Philippe Coutinho will undo the balance in Frank Lampard’s midfield

Chelsea: “Sporting merit” should only include things that happen in real life

CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 13: Jose Mourinho (R), the Chelsea Manager gestures to his players, as Rafael Benitez, the Liverpool Manager looks on during the FA Community Shield match between Liverpool and Chelsea at the Millennium Stadium on August 13, 2006 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Chelsea management 101 courtesy of Rafael Benitez: Get over your ex

George Perry
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Jorginho of Chelsea is closed down by Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on December 29, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Will threat of a confusing coefficient spur Chelsea to drive football’s return?

George Perry
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Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich applauds, as players celebrate their league title win at the end of the Premier League football match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge in London on May 21, 2017.Chelsea's extended victory parade reached a climax with the trophy presentation on May 21, 2017 after being crowned Premier League champions with two games to go. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL / 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 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Newcastle’s sale makes Abramovich’s exile even more ludicrous

George Perry
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Bayern Munich's Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho (R) passes the ball during the UEFA Champion's League round of 16 first leg football match between Chelsea and Bayern Munich at Stamford Bridge in London on February 25, 2020. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea will struggle to juggle with Philippe Coutinho in the squad

Travis Tyler
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea celebrates his sides victory following The Emirates FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 19, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea what ifs: Antonio Conte breaks through the narratives

Travis Tyler
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Which centerback would leave if the Blues bought Diego Godin?

The Pride of London Staff
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Tottenham Hotspur's Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho (L) and his assistant react on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on December 22, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / 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 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Tottenham again comes close before wilting under light pressure

George Perry
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: N'Golo Kante of Chelsea scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three possible replacements if the Blues lose N’Golo Kante

Oliver Smith
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Carlo Ancelotti Manager of Chelsea talks to Frank Lampard during training ahead of their UEFA Champions League game against Inter Milan on March 15, 2010 at Stamford Bridge London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Arrigo Sacchi, Carlo Ancelotti and the legacy of man-management

Olaoluwa Nwobodo
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EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS - MAY 6: Marco van Ginkel of PSV celebrate with trophy during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV v FC Groningen at the Philips Stadium on May 6, 2018 in Eindhoven Netherlands (Photo by Aaron van Zandvoort/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Chelsea what ifs: Marco van Ginkel becomes the star that was promised

Travis Tyler
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea celebrates his sides victory following The Emirates FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 19, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Fabregas and Cahill need little prompting to praise Antonio Conte

George Perry
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WATFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea and Javi Gracia, Manager of Watford react during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Chelsea FC at Vicarage Road on December 26, 2018 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri continues his twin legacy with Rafael Benitez

Kevin Peacock
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City gives his team instructions as Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea what ifs: Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona in blue comes true

Travis Tyler
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Frank Lampard (L) of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's second goal to make the score 1-2 during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park on December 30, 2012 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Are people still arguing Lampard vs. Gerrard?

Barrett Rouen
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stamford Bridge on May 09, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea what ifs: Maurizio Sarri was always doomed for disaster

Travis Tyler
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LILLE, FRANCE - OCTOBER 02: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea speaks with Mason Mount of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Lille OSC and Chelsea FC at Stade Pierre Mauroy on October 02, 2019 in Lille, France. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Frank Lampard has enough of “his own” players to have his own Chelsea

Nate Hofmann
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Jose Mourinho the head coach / manager of Manchester United shakes hands with Chelsea diretor Marina Granovskaia as chairman Bruce Buck looks on after The Emirates FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 19, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea what ifs: Jose Mourinho’s transfer dreams come true in 15/16

Travis Tyler
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Chelsea's Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti celebrates after Chelsea win the title with a 8-0 victory over Wigan Athletic in the English Premier League football match at Stamford Bridge, West London, England, on May 9, 2010. Chelsea finished the season one point ahead of 2009 Champions, Manchester United. AFP PHOTO/CARL DE SOUZA FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo. (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea what ifs: Carlo Ancelotti allowed to continue in 2011/2012

Travis Tyler
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stamford Bridge on May 09, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri wasn’t actually talking about any Blues, was he?

George Perry
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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Frank Lampard and John Terry of Chelsea celebrate victory during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final second leg match between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain FC at Stamford Bridge on April 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Frank Lampard should be in HOF ahead of almost anyone in red

Scott Brant
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Chelsea's Portuguese manager Andre Villas-Boas reacts during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Bolton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge in London, on February 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/BEN STANSALLRESTRICTED 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 BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea what ifs: Andre Villa-Boas is given a shot in 2011/2012

Travis Tyler
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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea and Ben Chilwell 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 what ifs: Callum Hudson-Odoi goes to Bayern Munich

Travis Tyler
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Moses Ogbu of Grimsby Town battles for possession with Billy Gilmour of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Chelsea FC and Grimsby Town at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Lack of leadership by football’s authorities reaching breaking point

George Perry
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 20: Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on February 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)

Chelsea what ifs: Thibaut Courtois never comes back from Madrid

Travis Tyler
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