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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea celebrates with Andreas Christensen after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea FC at The King Power Stadium on February 01, 2020 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea: Defense of old but attack has issues

Arif Islam
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Chelsea: Managerial merry go round somehow just works

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Chelsea’s win over Atletico represents a turning point in the Tuchel era

Chelsea's Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga looks on during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Chelsea at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on July 11, 2020. (Photo by Rui Vieira / 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 RUI VIEIRA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Is there a competition for the keeper spot now?

Travis Tyler
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Tammy Abraham of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on December 21, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Tammy Abraham following Callum Hudson-Odoi, Romelu Lukaku

Travis Tyler
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Chelsea's French forward Olivier Giroud (C) celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League Group E football match between Stade Rennais FC and Chelsea FC at the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes, western France, on November 24, 2020. (Photo by DAMIEN MEYER / AFP) (Photo by DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Olivier Giroud delivers on the big stage once again

Michael DeVito
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Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel gestures during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on February 20, 2021. (Photo by NEIL HALL / 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 NEIL HALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea didn’t get off to the greatest start ahead of a tough run

Vishnu Raj
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TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 15: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States dribbles the ball during a CONCACAF Nations League game against Canada at BMO Field on October 15, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Christian Pulisic and the burden of too much too soon

Travis Tyler
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Burnley's English defender Matthew Lowton (L) clears the ball off of the line from the path of Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pulisic during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge in London on January 31, 2021. (Photo by Julian Finney / 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 JULIAN FINNEY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Tammy Abraham injury could be other’s opportunity

Travis Tyler
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COBHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Mason Mount (L) and Christian Pulisic of Chelsea (R) arrive for a training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Group H match against Lille OSC at Chelsea Training Ground on December 09, 2019 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Four at the back solves congestion but three at the back works

Travis Tyler
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Morecambe's English midfielder Adam Phillips (R) challenges Chelsea's Scottish midfielder Billy Gilmour (L) during the English FA Cup third round football match between Chelsea and Morecambe at Stamford Bridge in London on January 10, 2021. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / 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 ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: It will be a tragedy if Billy Gilmour misses the Euros

Travis Tyler
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Paris Saint-Germain's German head coach Thomas Tuchel reacts during the French League Cup round of sixteen football match between Le Mans FC and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), on December 18, 2019, at the MMArena Stadium, in Le Mans, northwestern France. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel can’t play politics all season

Travis Tyler
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METZ, FRANCE - AUGUST 30: Benoit Badiashile Mukinayi of AS Monaco during the Ligue 1 match between FC Metz and AS Monaco on August 30, 2020 in Metz, France. (Photo by Jeroen Meuwsen/BSR Agency/Getty Images)

Chelsea centerback scouting part four: Benoit Badiashile

Olaoluwa Nwobodo
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Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel celebrates at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on February 4, 2021. (Photo by Clive Rose / 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 CLIVE ROSE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Tactics and Transfers: Transformation under Thomas Tuchel

Barrett Rouen
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Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel celebrates at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on February 4, 2021. (Photo by Clive Rose / 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 CLIVE ROSE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Is the success under Thomas Tuchel sustainable?

Gabe Henderson
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Thomas Tuchel the head coach / manager of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on January 27, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK 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 Sam Bagnall - AMA/Getty Images)

Of course Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel will be judged on top four or not

Travis Tyler
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Billy Gilmour of Chelsea FC gestures during the UEFA Champions League Group E stage match between Chelsea FC and FC Krasnodar at Stamford Bridge on December 08, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Chelsea: No place for bullying of Chelsea players or anyone else

Michael DeVito
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Chelsea's German striker Timo Werner (R) celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with Chelsea's English striker Tammy Abraham (L) during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge in London on November 7, 2020. - Chelsea won the game 4-1. (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)

Chelsea: Tactical tweaks Thomas Tuchel can try against Barnsley

Travis Tyler
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LEIPZIG, GERMANY - JANUARY 09: Dayot Upamecano of RB Leipzig runs with the ball under pressure from Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund at Red Bull Arena on January 09, 2021 in Leipzig, Germany. Sporting stadiums around Germany 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 Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Chelsea can sign almost the perfect center half in Dayot Upamecano

Michael DeVito
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24: Tammy Abraham of Chelsea celebrates with team mates Callum Hudson-Odoi and Billy Gilmour after scoring their side's third goal for their hat trick during The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Luton Town at Stamford Bridge on January 24, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK 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 Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s next two games will show how selection works now

Travis Tyler
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Thomas Tuchel the head coach / manager of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on January 27, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK 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 Sam Bagnall - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Who eventually settles as Thomas Tuchel’s XI

Arif Islam
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Chelsea's German striker Timo Werner (L) is challenged by Brighton's Australian goalkeeper Mathew Ryan during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on September 14, 2020. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / 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 GLYN KIRK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three lessons learnt as Blues cut Blades away

Olaoluwa Nwobodo
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Chelsea's German striker Timo Werner reacts after having his penalty saved during the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Chelsea and Luton Town at Stamford Bridge in London on January 24, 2021. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / 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 DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Timo Werner flying as MOTM with two assists to sink Blades

Michael DeVito
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Chelsea's German striker Timo Werner (C) crosses the ball in front of Sheffield United's English defender Chris Basham (R) during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Chelsea at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on February 7, 2021. (Photo by Clive Mason / 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 CLIVE MASON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Timo Werner is starting to look like himself again

Mike Malley
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Chelsea's Danish defender Andreas Christensen (R) vies for the ball against Sheffield United's English-born Irish striker David McGoldrick (C) during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Chelsea at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on February 7, 2021. (Photo by LEE SMITH / 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 LEE SMITH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea beats Blades with possession but without purpose, production

Michael DeVito
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RENNES, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 24: Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho (left) 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)

Chelsea: Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic have always worked in the short term

Travis Tyler
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Thomas Tuchel the head coach / manager of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on January 27, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK 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 Sam Bagnall - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel aces his first big tests for the Blues

Michael DeVito
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