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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 traded midfield movements for pure motivation in second half vs. Ajax

Chelsea’s fullback issues have not really changed and there is no best option

Chelsea midfielder and forward player ratings: Jorginho hop-skips to the top

Chelsea goalkeeper and defence player ratings: James personifies comeback

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides fifth goal only for it to be disallowed 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 Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea versus Ajax: Objectively terrible yet triumphant game for the Blues

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: Overturned transfer ban will not lead to a busy January window

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)

Burgeoning partnerships at Chelsea give options and some headaches

WATFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Ben Foster of Watford embraces Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea following the Premier League match between Watford FC and Chelsea FC at Vicarage Road on November 02, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Jorginho, Kovacic resembling the greats, and other lessons learned

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)

Chelsea: Lampard making Jorginho a midfielder formerly known as regista

WATFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Ben Foster of Watford embraces Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea following the Premier League match between Watford FC and Chelsea FC at Vicarage Road on November 02, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Blues giving opponents too much late hope

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea celebrates scoring the third goal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 Second Leg match between Chelsea and Malmo FF at Stamford Bridge on February 21, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic require compromise

LEEDS, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Frank Lampard, Manager of Derby County celebrates victory following the Sky Bet Championship Play-off semi final second leg match between Leeds United and Derby County at Elland Road on May 15, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Frank Lampard has not changed style so much as substance

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea is tackled during the Premier League 2 match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on August 19, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Has Batshuayi replaced Giroud as the senior (backup) No. 9?

WATFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Ben Foster of Watford embraces Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea following the Premier League match between Watford FC and Chelsea FC at Vicarage Road on November 02, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

Chelsea player ratings vs. Watford: Jorginho and Kovacic at the centre of it all

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Jorginho of Chelsea is substituted off for N'Golo Kante of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on August 11, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

It is time for Chelsea to start thinking on N’Golo Kante’s future

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 predictions at Watford: Take the Hornets seriously, enjoy a rebound

WATFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Antonio Ruediger of Chelsea wins a header over Gerard Deulofeu of Watford 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: Antonio Rudiger will have a safe and incremental return to the XI

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Jorginho of Chelsea is challenged by Abdoulaye Doucoure of Watford during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Watford FC at Stamford Bridge on May 05, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Odds for Watford vs. Chelsea: Blues are favorites, but don’t get carried away

WATFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: N'golo Kante of Chelsea battles for possession with Abdoulaye Doucoure of Watford 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)

Talking tactics: Chelsea away to a Watford that never settles for anything

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Jorginho of Chelsea thanks the support after the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Chelsea FC at St Mary's Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea fans need to find better ways to talk about their players

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea runs with the ball past Harry Maguire of Manchester United before scoring his team's first goal during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 30, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Three ways Chelsea let two set pieces decide the tie against Man United

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)

Even without the League Cup, Chelsea needs to play Billy Gilmour and the fringe

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: Hindsight is 20/20 as tactics undid Blues against Manchester United

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Brandon Williams of Manchester United is challenged by Reece James of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 30, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea player ratings: Billy Gilmour should not have to wait for the FA Cup

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 vs Man U: Perfect next step for youngest youth to work their way up

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)

Chelsea, Manchester United, and the fork in the road

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea scores his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on October 26, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Two (or more) things can be true about Christian Pulisic’s hat trick

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 10: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks on from the Chelsea bench prior to the Pre-Season Friendly match between Bohemians FC and Chelsea FC at Dalymount Park on July 10, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: The Premier League table lies but it sure is pretty