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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Jorginho of Chelsea gives a thumbs up during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on October 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Everton vs. Chelsea: New interim manager not bouncing the odds and line

Talking tactics: Chelsea face the empty chair at Everton

Chelsea can buy again but that does not mean they have to spend

Chelsea lessons learned vs. Villa: James’ right foot and Zouma’s mismatch

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Ander Herrera of Manchester United (R) scores his team's first goal past Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on February 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea should bring on Hugo Oliveira to develop Kepa Arrizabalaga

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 31: Chelsea player Ruben Loftus-Cheek (c) celebrates his winning goal during the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Chelsea FC at Cardiff City Stadium on March 31, 2019 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Ruben Loftus-Cheek will return but what form remains to be seen

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea heads towards goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on November 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three ways Frank Lampard can minimize inevitable dips in form

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Willian of Chelsea takes on Matt Targett of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on December 04, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Chelsea rendered numbered formations useless against Aston Villa

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Christian Pulisic interacts with Jorginho during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Chelsea FC and AFC Ajax at Stamford Bridge on November 05, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea predictions: Welcome John Terry home, and then beat Aston Villa

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Tammy Abraham of Chelsea scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge on August 31, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea odds and line vs. Aston Villa: Will Tammy Abraham be in the XI?

VALENCIA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 27: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Valencia CF and Chelsea FC at Estadio Mestalla on November 27, 2019 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Four things to look for include false-9’s and set pieces (still)

READING, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Head Coach Frank Lampard Jnr talsk to Tammy Abraham of Chelsea during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Reading and Chelsea at Madejski Stadium on July 28, 2019 in Reading, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

Talking tactics: Chelsea face a somewhat oddball Aston Villa

NAPLES, ITALY - NOVEMBER 05: Erling Braut Haaland of RB Salzburg celebrates after scoring the 0-1 goal during the UEFA Champions League group E match between SSC Napoli and RB Salzburg at Stadio San Paolo on November 05, 2019 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Erling Haaland is the all-in-one creator-scorer the Blues need

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Ben Chilwell of Leicester City holds off Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on December 22, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea must mind the gap between midfielders and defense on transition

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: (R-L) Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea celebrates with Christian Pulisic of Chelsea after scoring his sides 6th goal 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: Michy Batshuayi’s age old losing battle against false nines

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: N'Golo Kante of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on November 9, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Caen to Chelsea: Setting the record straight on N’Golo Kante’s offense

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Reece James of Chelsea battles for possession with Pablo Fornals of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on November 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: In defense of “Total” defending

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Frank Lampard manager of Chelsea and captain Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea walk off the pitch during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on August 11, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Even if temporarily, it is time for Frank Lampard to shuffle Chelsea’s deck

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea heads towards goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on November 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea lacked steel against The Irons, but the flame has not gone out

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea controls the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on November 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Centrebacks and midfielders stuck on loop playing out from back

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Reece James of Chelsea battles for possession with Pablo Fornals of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on November 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea: James, Pedro, Giroud looked out of place for different reasons

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: N'Golo Kante of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on November 9, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Chelsea predictions vs, West Ham: Another N’Golo Kante goal today?

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea (L) looks on from the bench with his coaching staff during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: What you need to know about West Ham ahead of London derby

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Mark Noble of West Ham United is chased by N'Golo Kante of Chelsea during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on December 9, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Talking tactics: Chelsea faces the Frankenstein West Ham that still lives

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Willian of Chelsea and Ciaran Clark of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on October 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Chelsea predictably dealing with a player citing the David Luiz precedent

VALENCIA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 27: Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Valencia CF and Chelsea FC at Estadio Mestalla on November 27, 2019 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Chelsea midfield and forward ratings: Goal caps Mateo Kovacic’s night

VALENCIA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 27: Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea catches the ball ahead of Ferran Torres of Valencia during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Valencia CF and Chelsea FC at Estadio Mestalla on November 27, 2019 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Chelsea GK and defender ratings: Christensen earns at least one more

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Willian of Chelsea evades Jose Luis Gaya of Valencia during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Chelsea FC and Valencia CF at Stamford Bridge on September 17, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s away form, recent run push the odds for a Blues win at Valencia