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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea has a Romelu Lukaku problem at the moment

Vishnu Ramakrishnan
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Callum Hudson-Odoi has much more to offer Chelsea than Kai Havertz

Chelsea needs Mateo Kovacic on the pitch to help Romelu Lukaku

Hakim Ziyech shows once again why Chelsea cannot do without him

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 23: Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on January 23, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Hakim Ziyech is the new Wizard of London

Joseph Joe
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Mason Mount of Chelsea FC celebrates scoring his teams first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on October 23, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Thomas Tuchel hints at Mason Mount’s future in Chelsea team

Gabe Henderson
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: Kai Havertz of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on January 2, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Three ways Chelsea can cope with Mason Mount’s absence

Gabe Henderson
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea acknowledges their support after the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on January 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Marcos Alonso is no longer good enough for Chelsea Football Club

Gabe Henderson
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City battles for possession with Malang Sarr of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea Predicted XI vs Brighton: 3-4-2-1 to start win streak?

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

Not even Romelu Lukaku can save Chelsea from itself

Gabe Henderson
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea applauds the fans during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Chelsea needs to maintain some defensive consistency

Gabe Henderson
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Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount reacts at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Chelsea at The London Stadium, in east London on December 4, 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 Mason Mount is finding his footing at the right time

Gabe Henderson
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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)

It’s time to have a conversation about Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy

Gabe Henderson
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea and Teemu Pukki of Norwich City during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on October 23, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Are we finally seeing the Mateo Kovacic that Chelsea was promised?

Gabe Henderson
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea celebrates after their side's fifth goal, an own goal scored by Max Aarons (Not pictured) during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on October 23, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Callum Hudson-Odoi needs to be Chelsea’s first choice left winger

Gabe Henderson
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Chelsea's German defender Antonio Rudiger (R) runs away from Zenit St. Petersburg's Russian midfielder Daler Kuzyaev (L) during the UEFA Champions League Group H football match between Chelsea and Zenit St Petersburg at Stamford Bridge in London on September 14, 2021. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea should extend Antonio Rudiger at all costs

Udit Damle
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Timo Werner of Chelsea FC celebrates scoring a goal which is later disallowed by VAR during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on October 02, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Timo Werner is still key to how Chelsea wants to attack

Olaoluwa Nwobodo
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea (centre) celebrates his second goal with Mateo Kovacic and Timo Werner during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Chelsea at Tottenham: Tuchel should play these two stars together

Subhrajit Chowdhury
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Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel congratulates Chelsea's Danish defender Andreas Christensen (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)

Chelsea will stick with the same personnel in the 3-4-3 defense all season

Gabe Henderson
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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’s Romelu Lukaku story: A script straight out of a film

Gabe Henderson
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Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz (C) celebrates with teammates after his shot is deflected into the net by Everton's English midfielder Ben Godfrey for an own goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on March 8, 2021. (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)

A spot in Chelsea’s starting XI could come down to Werner vs Havertz

Gabe Henderson
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea battles for possession with Dominic Solanke of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on December 14, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea predicted XI vs Bournemouth: Possible 4-2-2-2 for preseason

Olaoluwa Nwobodo
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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)

Four solutions for Chelsea at the striker position in a 3-4-3

Gabe Henderson
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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)

The one Chelsea defender who impressed the most under Tuchel

Gabe Henderson
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Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel (R) and Chelsea's Scottish midfielder Billy Gilmour (Photo by LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea predicted XI: Thomas Tuchel’s 3-4-3 in 2031

Gabe Henderson
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Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz celebrates with his medal after winning the UEFA Champions League final football match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at the Dragao stadium in Porto on May 29, 2021. (Photo by David Ramos / POOL / AFP) (Photo by DAVID RAMOS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea doesn’t necessarily need to sign a striker right now

Gabe Henderson
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Andreas Christensen of Chelsea celebrates with the Champions League Trophy (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Andreas Christensen is Chelsea’s most important centerback now

Gabe Henderson
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ROME, ITALY - JUNE 20: Jorginho (L) of Italy is challenged by Joe Allen (R) of Wales during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group A match between Italy and Wales at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, Italy, on June 20, 2021. (Photo by Isabella Bonotto/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Jorginho’s versatility for Italy will be key for Chelsea

Mike Malley
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