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NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JULY 06: Olivier Giroud of France is tackled by Martin Caceres of Uruguay during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Uruguay and France at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on July 6, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Predictions for France vs. Croatia in World Cup final

Chelsea: Jorginho will be the metronome pacing the Blues’ Sarri-ball

Chelsea have no room for error in confirming Eden Hazard’s future

Chelsea reminders: Maurizio Sarri is not to blame for the circus at the club

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Antonio Conte of Chelsea shows his frustration during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Timeline invalidates Diego Costa’s role in Antonio Conte firing

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Gary Cahill of Chelsea collides with teammate N'Golo Kante and Isaac Hayden of Newcastle United during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Newcastle United on January 28, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea start trying to push their luck on Friday the Thirteenth

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on February 25, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Chelsea are out of do-overs: They must handle Maurizio Sarri perfectly

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 10: Romelu Lukaku, Thibaut Courtois, Leander Dendoncker, Eden Hazard of Belgium and assistant coach Thierry Henry look dejected following their sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Semi Final match between Belgium and France at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 10, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea stars should not throw stones from the glass house of “anti-football”

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 10: Olivier Giroud of France consoles Eden Hazard of Belgium following Belgium's defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Semi Final match between Belgium and France at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 10, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Familiar dynamic plays out for Eden Hazard in Belgium’s defeat

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea lifts the Emirates FA Cup Trophy following his sides victory in 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)

Grazie Antonio Conte: Chelsea’s king in an era of vassals

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Andreas Christensen of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Chelsea at Bet365 Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

How much will Chelsea throw away over Maurizio Sarri’s dependencies?

ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Gaku Shibasaki of Japan during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Belgium and Japan at Rostov Arena on July 2, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Chelsea can keep Eden Hazard, but they must start moving

NICE, FRANCE - JUNE 01: N'Golo Kante of France in action during the International Friendly match between France and Italy at Allianz Riviera Stadium on June 1, 2018 in Nice, France. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Chelsea: N’Golo Kante vs. Eden Hazard is the premier duel of the World Cup

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Eden Hazard of Belgium looks on following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Belgium and Panama at Fisht Stadium on June 18, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Tactics and Transfers: Chelsea need the Eden Hazard on display at Belgium

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is seen in the stand prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on December 11, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea seriously messed up if Roman Abramovich is getting involved

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Gary Cahill of Chelsea (R) celebrates scoring his sides second goal with Marcos Alonso of Chelsea (L) during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Chelsea at Bet365 Stadium on March 18, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea can gain the early adapter advantage by emphasizing set pieces

ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Gaku Shibasaki of Japan tackles Eden Hazard of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Belgium and Japan at Rostov Arena on July 2, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Eden Hazard will return to Chelsea with a taste for things they cannot provide

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Thibaut Courtois of Belgium celebrates his team's fifth goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Belgium and Tunisia at Spartak Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Do not long for Thibaut Courtois, it is already over

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Crystal Palace runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on March 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s academy/youth exodus has only just begun

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Willy Caballero of Chelsea saves a penalty from Nelson Oliveira of Norwich City during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round Replay between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on January 17, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea can right their backup keepers with Jamal Blackman or Marcin Bulka

COBHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea and coach Carlo Cudicini in discussion during a Chelsea training session on the eve of their UEFA Champions League match against AS Roma at Chelsea Training Ground on October 17, 2017 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Chelsea players, fans, and staff must prepare for an Antonio Conte stay

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park on December 23, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Chelsea FC shocked to learn Antonio Conte is still coaching Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: David De Gea of Manchester United clears the ball while under pressure from Alvaro Morata of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on November 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea outsourcing their transfer agenda to the true mega-clubs

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is seen in the stand prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on December 11, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea has three days to save their 2018/2019 season

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea is challenged by Mathias Jorgensen of Huddersfield Town during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Huddersfield Town at Stamford Bridge on May 9, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Quid pro quo transfers are a quick way to collapse

Ethan Ampadu of Chelsea comes on during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea at John Smith's Stadium on December 12, 2017 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Ethan Ampadu: “It could have been worse – I’ll be back stronger”

ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Gaku Shibasaki of Japan tackles Eden Hazard of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Belgium and Japan at Rostov Arena on July 2, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Eden Hazard can teach Neymar how to get hacked with class

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Willian of Chelsea controls the ball as Aaron Mooy of Huddersfield Town looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Huddersfield Town at Stamford Bridge on May 9, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea deserves better than Thibaut Courtois and Willian