Put the concerns over the defensive frailties to one side for now. Forget about Kepa Arrizabalaga’s lowly save percentage, all those goals conceded to counterattacks and whether this infuriatingly inconsistent
Chelsea side will be capable of challenging
Liverpool and
Manchester City next season.
There is no doubt that Chelsea are a long way from becoming title contenders. They have tactical flaws to eradicate, personnel issues to resolve and a manager who still has much to learn. Yet their league campaign has ended on a triumphant note and for all the talk about Frank Lampard’s connections mattering more than his coaching credentials when he landed his dream
Job last summer, he has performed above expectations, defying a transfer ban by leading Chelsea into the
Champions League thanks to a composed win over Wolves.