Chelsea are going back to the future. The appointment of Antonio Conte is a symptom of the lack of clarity and direction at Stamford Bridge.
The Italy coach is known for being a disciplinarian with an explosive temper. He will tighten Chelsea up and they should be harder to beat. That, at least, is the theory. Where have we heard this before?
When Jose Mourinho was sacked in December, it seemed inconceivable that his permanent replacement would have so many similar characteristics to the Portuguese. Conte is tough on the players, prefers winning to entertaining and is combative in his dealings with opposition managers.