We know what Chelsea fans think because words are scarcely minced on social media. We know what Enzo Maresca thinks via his twice-weekly press conferences. We know what the players think with Cole Palmer showing his frustration after their latest loss at Brighton.
At director and ownership level, they too are frustrated. They want to win, their pain is acute and there is an acceptance within that the team are living a bad moment, with no desire to hide from a form guide which shows two victories in nine Premier League matches.