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HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Pedro of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Eden Hazard after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea FC at John Smith's Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Talking tactics: Chelsea face a Huddersfield side just happy to be included

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri tries to make the case for his own sacking, fails again

Chelsea’s unloaned extras will test Maurizio Sarri’s myth vs. reality

Take it game by game: Chelsea roundup from Sheffield to Bournemouth

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Jorginho of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Cardiff City at Stamford Bridge on September 15, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Unpacking the backup regista situation for Chelsea and Maurizio Sarri

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Emerson of Chelsea celebrates with his teammates and a fan after he scores his sides first goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on September 26, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Emerson must start over Marcos Alonso when it matters

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Gonzalo Higuain of Chelsea controls the ball during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Sheffield Wednesday at Stamford Bridge on January 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. SWFC: Still looking for ways to make possession less predictable

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea is put under pressure by Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on January 8, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea, Callum Hudson-Odoi both make strong cases – but the club wins out

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Willian of Chelsea is challenged by Nathan Ake of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on September 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Talking tactics: Eddie Howe looking to build a streak against Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with Ethan Ampadu of Chelsea during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Sheffield Wednesday at Stamford Bridge on January 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Hudson-Odoi, Ampadu start because rotation is now damage control

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Willian of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Sheffield Wednesday at Stamford Bridge on January 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: What we can learn from two cup wins

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea gives instruction to his team during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on September 26, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Arsenal reaction only matters if it continues in the league

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Mason Mount of Derby County in action during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Derby County at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Mason Mount is not the regista you are looking for

VIGO, SPAIN - JANUARY 07: Maxi Gomez of RC Celta de Vigo celebrates after scores the second goal during the La Liga match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Madrid at Municipal Balaidos on January 7, 2018 in Vigo, . (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Maxi Gomez: Did Chelsea not know their best target was on the market?

REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, ITALY - FEBRUARY 22: Michy Batshuayi of Borussia Dortmund looks on at the end of the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between Atalanta and Borussia Dortmund at the Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on February 22, 2018 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Chelsea should call Borussia Dortmund for their Jorginho deputy

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Victor Moses of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor on April 19, 2018 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea Friday free-form: Sarri’s snap judgments, MoPo and training value

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea gives instruction to his team during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on September 26, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Gonzalo Higuain arrives to high expectations and low standards

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after he scores his side's second goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on September 26, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Eden Hazard will not react to Maurizio Sarri’s challenge

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Gonzalo Higuain of Argentina shoots over during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Argentina at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s big roll of the dice on Gonzalo Higuain: Who the hell are you? Vol. 11

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Eden Hazard of Chelsea looks dejected following Arsenal's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea fans and board are too forgiving of players who undervalue support

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea FC at John Smith's Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Maurizio Sarri’s blueprint to save Chelsea (and himself) from Maurizio Sarri

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: John Terry, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole of Chelsea celebrate victory after the FA Cup with Budweiser Final match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s over 30 rule ended player power and created leadership vacuum

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea FC at London Stadium on September 23, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Gonzalo Higuain drawing too much attention from real issues

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Eden Hazard of Chelsea is challenged by Granit Xhaka and Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Eden Hazard should not be exempt from criticism – or the bench

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Gonzalo Higuain of Argentina shoots over during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Argentina at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Maurizio Sarri is gambling his Chelsea tenure on Gonzalo Higuain

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Fourth official Mike Jones intervenes as Jose Mourinho manager of Manchester United and Antonio Conte manager of Chelsea clash during The Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Final match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on March 13, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Chelsea players may not care to be motivated by Sarri (or Conte or Mourinho)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Willian of Chelsea is tackled by Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Maurizio Sarri is right, and now he will pay

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 24, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Mauricio Pochettino keeps creating the blueprint to beat Chelsea