The Blues are not among the contenders to win the league and a recent home defeat to Leicester has cast eyes on what is wrong at the club
Chelsea are 11 points away from Premier League leaders Liverpool and are staring down the reality that they are not title contenders this season.
Maurizio Sarri has sent warnings that his side 'are a step behind' both Liverpool and Manchester City throughout the course of the season, even when his side racked up an impressive 18 game unbeaten streak in all competitions.
A strong 'big six' in England's top flight means a top-four finish is a battle, and Chelsea find themselves just outside the top tier of challengers alongside Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United.