Chelsea’s pre-season has been racked with question marks: What formation will the team play in 2016-17? Will Antonio Conte’s renowned training and tactical methods sink in quickly? Does a return to the Premier League top four beckon? And where on earth are all the new signings?
It’s that last question that has bugged supporters the most throughout the summer months. As uMAXit Football’s Joe Tweedie points out, it’s as if Chelsea secured the signing of N’Golo Kante and then proceeded to sit around and pat each other on the back for a job well done.