Chelsea FC Depth Chart

Chelsea's Spanish defender Marcos Alonso Mendoza (L) and Chelsea's English defender Benjamin Chilwell (Photo by MICHAEL STEELE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Debunking easy Chelsea narratives part one: Opponents target the left flank

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Chelsea: Ire at Thomas Tuchel’s selection shows ignorance of reality

Are the Chelsea attackers being judged too harshly as of late?

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso not as far off Ben Chilwell as many pretend

YEREVAN, ARMENIA - NOVEMBER 14: Kai Havertz of Germany celebrates his team's first goal during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Armenia and Germany at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Yerevan, Armenia. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer/Getty Images)

Chelsea needs to be patient with Kai Havertz as he continues to grow

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea stretches for the ball whilst under pressure from Nathan Tella of Southampton during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on October 02, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s extension of Chalobah is a much bigger deal than it seems

Chelsea's English midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek (L) and Malmo's Daniish defender Lasse Nielsen vie for the ball during the UEFA Champions League group H football match Malmo FF v Chelsea FC in Malmo, Sweden on November 2, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP) (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three players who could be crucial in upcoming games

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Saul Niguez of Chelsea FC and Jacob Ramsey of Aston Villa battle for the ball 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)

What is Saul’s place in the Chelsea team after his summer move?

Juventus' Italian midfielder Manuel Locatelli (Bottom) tackles Chelsea's Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech during the UEFA Champions League Group H football match between Juventus and Chelsea on September 29, 2021 at the Juventus stadium in Turin. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three players who need to improve in order to play regularly

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City and Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea fans witnessing second coming of Ruben Loftus-Cheek

BARNSLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Barnsley and Chelsea at Oakwell Stadium on February 11, 2021 in Barnsley, 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 Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Is the time running out for Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic?

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Hudson-Odoi’s predicament highlights Mourinho’s selflessness

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Saul Niguez of Chelsea tackles Jaden Philogene-Bidace of Aston Villa 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: Expecting fluidity and teamwork is ignoring reality

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has improved a lot

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea FC in action 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: Hakim Ziyech needs the ball, not even time on it

Chelsea's Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea into the depths part 6: Strikers will make or break the season

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on August 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea transfer window review (Part four): Forwards

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)

Into the depths part 5: Chelsea’s forwards fluid and eventually frustrated

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)

Chelsea transfer window review (Part three): Midfielders

Chelsea's Italian midfielder Jorginho (2nd L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount (L) 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 Oli SCARFF / 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 OLI SCARFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea into the depths part four: A healthy heart in midfield

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Kurt Zouma of Chelsea during Arsenal v Chelsea: The Mind Series at Emirates Stadium on August 1, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea transfer window review (Part two): Defenders

Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel (L) embraces Chelsea's English defender Reece James (R) during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on February 4, 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)

Into the depths part 3: Chelsea’s wingbacks the drivers of the system

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: Marcus Bettinelli of Chelsea during the pre season friendly between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on August 4, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea transfer window review (Part one): Goalkeepers

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Thiago Silva of Chelsea attempts to prevent Matt Targett of Aston Villa and Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea from clashing during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park on May 23, 2021 in Birmingham, England. A limited number of fans will be allowed into Premier League stadiums as Coronavirus restrictions begin to ease in the UK. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea into the depths pt. 2: Centerbacks solid for now, questions later

Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel (L) speaks with Chelsea's French-born Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy (R) after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on August 28, 2021. - The game finished 1-1. - 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 Paul ELLIS / 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 PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Into the depths pt. 1: Chelsea’s keeper corps is strong, but for how long?

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)

Five potential options for Chelsea’s fourth midfielder spot in 2021/22

SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 7: Ben Chilwell of Chelsea scores the second goal to make it 0-2 Agustin Marchesin of FC Porto during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Porto v Chelsea at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium on April 7, 2021 in Seville Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s left wingback depth for the season ahead