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Chelsea's Italian midfielder Jorginho reacts after scoring his penalty in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Super Cup football match between Chelsea and Villarreal at Windsor Park in Belfast on August 11, 2021. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Jorginho needs to remain Chelsea’s designated penalty taker

Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel named Manager of the Month for October

Hakim Ziyech rumors: Leaving Chelsea makes sense for all parties

The silly rumor season has begun at Chelsea

Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel (R) celebrates with Chelsea's German defender Antonio Rudiger after the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in north west London on April 17, 2021. - Chelsea won 1-0. - 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 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / POOL / 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 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / 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 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Perhaps Chelsea should be hesitant about the centerbacks’ contracts

Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel (L) reacts with Chelsea's Brazilian defender Thiago Silva at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge in London on January 27, 2021. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / POOL / 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 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by RICHARD HEATHCOTE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Five most important international matches for Chelsea players this break

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is seen during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St. James Park on October 30, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Tactics and Transfers: Chelsea must do the hardest thing, Conte thoughts

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: romelu lukaku of Chelsea FC celebrates scoring his teams first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel have attacking decisions to make after break

Chelsea's English head coach Frank Lampard (L) reacts with Chelsea's German striker Timo Werner at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in London on October 3, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / 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 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by MIKE HEWITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Chelsea manager linked to Norwich even if it makes little sense

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Ruben Loftus Cheek and Andreas Christensen of Chelsea FC react after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on November 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Chelsea Vs Burnley: Missed chances comes back to haunt the Blues

RENNES, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 24: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea celebrates his goal with Tammy Abraham of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League Group E stage match between Stade Rennais and Chelsea FC at Roazhon Park stadium on November 24, 2020 in Rennes, France. (Photo by John Berry/Getty Images)

Callum Hudson-Odoi is right in picking Chelsea over England babies

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Trevoh Chalobah and Mason Mount of Chelsea at full time of the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on August 14, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Budding Chelsea star extends his contract: He’s one of our own!

Chelsea's Italian midfielder Jorginho reacts at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in London on August 14, 2021. - 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 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / 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 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / 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 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Jorginho should be judged on metrics relevant to his role

MALMO, SWEDEN - NOVEMBER 02: Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Malmo FF and Chelsea FC at Eleda Stadium on November 02, 2021 in Malmo, Sweden. (Photo by David Lidstrom/Getty Images)

The looming international break will pick Chelsea’s XI v Burnley

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: N'Golo Kanté of Chelsea celebrates with Romelu Lukaku and Jorginho after scoring hes team 2nd goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)

Ballon d’Or final power rankings: Can Chelsea star win the award?

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is seen during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St. James Park on October 30, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Chelsea shouldn’t worry about Antonio Conte joining Tottenham

Chelsea's Italian head coach Antonio Conte (R) and Manchester United's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho watch from the touchline during the English FA Cup final football match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley stadium in London on May 19, 2018. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea man Antonio Conte taking one for the team

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 27 Eden Hazard of Real Madrid battles for possession with Andreas Christensen of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final First Leg match between Real Madrid and Chelsea FC at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on April 27, 2021 in Madrid, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Chelsea loves Eden Hazard but does not need him

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Reece James of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides opening goal with team mates during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St. James Park on October 30, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three things learnt from the month of October

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Reece James and Ben Chilwell of Chelsea celebrate after the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St. James Park on October 30, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Tactics and Transfers: Chelsea show their class during injury crises

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - AUGUST 11: Thomas Tuchel the head coach / manager of Chelsea celebrates after his team scores the opening goal to make it 1-0 during the UEFA Super Cup 2021 Final between Chelsea FC and Villarreal CF at Windsor Park on August 11, 2021 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is setting the standard

NORWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 03: Billy Gilmour of Norwich City during the pre season friendly between Norwich City and Gillingham at Carrow Road on August 3, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Norwich is wasting Billy Gilmour’s development for Chelsea

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Reece James and Ben Chilwell of Chelsea celebrate after the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St. James Park on October 30, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Chelsea has understood the evolution of fullbacks better than most

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates with Timo Werner of Chelsea a goal that is later disallowed during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on October 02, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea hasn’t solved attacking issues but has gone back a page

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Conor Gallagher of Crystal Palace celebrates after scoring a goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium on October 30, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)

Conor Gallagher is making his case for Chelsea next season

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea celebrates with Mateo Kovacic and Timo Werner after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

It’s a bad time for injuries to start piling up at Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Reece James after winning in the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga shows there is always a corner to turn

Chelsea's Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Super Cup football match between Chelsea and Villarreal at Windsor Park in Belfast on August 11, 2021. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Hakim Ziyech: High risk, reward isn’t a gamble that works for Chelsea