Cesar Azpilicueta believes Chelsea's season is going to be defined over the next nine days, which includes a Carabao Cup final appearance against Manchester City.
The Blues were eliminated from the FA Cup on Monday night after a dismal 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
The defeat against the Red Devils was their fourth in their last eight games in all competitions, casting doubt over Maurizio Sarri's long term future in the dugout at the London club.
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Chelsea now face important clashes against both City in the Carabao Cup final and Malmo in the Europa League, and defeats could define their season.