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Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz (L) vies with Wolverhampton Wanderers' Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves (R) during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on December 15, 2020. (Photo by Tim Keeton / 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 TIM KEETON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea cannot afford to make Kai Havertz its next Kevin De Bruyne

Whatever happens next at Chelsea, it needs to be built around the youth

Chelsea report cards for every summer signing: Mixed, incomplete bag

Chelsea: The Blues wanted leadership, and now they’ve got it

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Timo Werner of Chelsea has a shot blocked by Fabian Balbuena of West Ham United 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 thumps West Ham, but lacks three important attributes

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks dejected following their sides defeat in the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park on December 12, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of spectators (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Rome wasn’t built in a day, nor will the Blues’ dynasty be

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Frank Lampard manager of Chelsea celebrates his teams victory over Spurs during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on February 22, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea: 2021’s best XI is already settled, said, and done

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: Stop trying to make a best XI happen, it’s not going to happen

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on July 22, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Mateo Kovacic can be the Blues’ unsung hero

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Jorginho scores Chelsea's second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on October 03, 2020 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 Visionhaus)

Chelsea’s Jorginho: A peculiar midfielder approaches 100 starts

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Steven Bergwijn of Tottenham Hotspur is challenged by Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on November 29, 2020 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 Matthew Childs -

Chelsea: Some are making Lampard’s starting selection impossible

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)

Chelsea’s young superstars are the epitome of Frank Lampard

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Thiago Silva of Chelsea looks on during the Carabao Cup third round match between Chelsea and Barnsley at Stamford Bridge on September 23, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around United Kingdom remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Neil Hall - Pool/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Management of players may be an issue going forward

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08: Ross Barkley of Chelsea and Tino Anjorin during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on March 8, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

State of the Chelsea youth revolution: The next generation on deck

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Thiago Silva of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge on November 07, 2020 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 Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Thiago Silva can, and should, retire with the Blues

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Reece James of Chelsea battles for possession with Pablo Fornals of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on November 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

State of the Chelsea youth revolution: Breaking the barriers down

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Kai Havertz of Chelsea runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea at American Express Community Stadium on September 14, 2020 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Glyn Kirk/Pool via Getty Images

State of the Chelsea youth revolution: Supplements from the outside

Chelsea's English striker Tammy Abraham (R) celebrates with Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount (L) after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea at The Hawthorns stadium in West Bromwich, central England, on September 26, 2020. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths / 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 LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: The evolution of Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham

Chelsea's Danish defender Andreas Christensen (2nd R) reacts beside Southampton's English striker Theo Walcott (R) and Chelsea's Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga (2nd L) as Chelsea's Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech walks past after the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge in London on October 17, 2020. (Photo by MATTHEW CHILDS / 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 MATTHEW CHILDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea’s winners and losers of the campaign thus far: Volume 2

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 01: Andreas Christensen of Chelsea battles for possession with Michail Antonio of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea FC at London Stadium on July 01, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea: The curious case of Andreas Christensen

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Billy Gilmour of Chelsea holds off Jordan Ayew of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea FC at Selhurst Park on July 07, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Chelsea: What does Billy Gilmour’s return mean for the Blues?

KRASNODAR, RUSSIA - OCTOBER 28: Timo Werner scores Chelseas second goal during the UEFA Champions League Group E stage match between FC Krasnodar and Chelsea FC at Krasnodar Stadium on October 28, 2020 in Krasnodar, Russia. (Photo by MB Media/Getty Images)

Timo Werner should be Chelsea’s full-time penalty taker

KRASNODAR, RUSSIA - OCTOBER 28: Antonio Rüdiger of Chelsea is chased down by Marcus Berg of FC Krasnodar during the UEFA Champions League Group E stage match between FC Krasnodar and Chelsea FC at Krasnodar Stadium on October 28, 2020 in Krasnodar, Russia. (Photo by MB Media/Getty Images)

Chelsea: The rise and fall of Antonio Rudiger with the Blues

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Kai Havertz of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Mason Mount after scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on October 17, 2020 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 Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Attacking power over everything else

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea looks on during the Carabao Cup fourth round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 29, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around United Kingdom remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matt Dunham - Pool/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Is Olivier Giroud the most underrated, rated player?

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Mason Mount of Chelsea battles for possession with Diogo Jota of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on July 26, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Daniel Leal-Olivas/Pool via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Mount omission from the Golden Boy list is unjustified

England's midfielder Mason Mount (R) celebrates his goal with his teammate England's defender Benjamin Chilwell during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying Group A football match between Kosovo and England at the Fadil Vokrri stadium in Prishtina on November 17, 2019. (Photo by Armend NIMANI / AFP) (Photo by ARMEND NIMANI/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: International break giveth, international break taketh away

Chelsea's Brazilian-Italian defender Emerson Palmieri (L) fights for the ball with Bayern Munich's German forward Thomas Mueller during the UEFA Champions League, second-leg round of 16, football match FC Bayern Munich v FC Chelsea in Munich, southern Germany on August 8, 2020. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP) (Photo by TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: One potential last dance for Marcos Alonso and Emerson