When Chelsea come to rebuild their defence this summer it isn't going to be enough to plug holes with marquee names. The Blues have to think beyond the next couple of seasons, as the requirement now is to create something that can be sustained.
The landscape has shifted at Stamford Bridge. Whereas transfer policy has often focused on signing players to complement John Terry, Chelsea are now looking to replace him.
With the expected departure of the club captain, that link to past successes is gone. The spine of the side has to be rebuilt, and for the club to truly benefit, they have to target talent under 25.