The Blues have just four points from their first three outings in 2020-21 despite spending heavily on reinforcements over the summer
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard recognises the coming weeks will continue to be tough on his squad, pointing at their return from international duty in October as the time when the Blues' fortunes must start improving.
After losing out to Premier League holders Liverpool last weekend, big-spending Chelsea were staring down the barrel at a second defeat in three games on Saturday following a woeful first-half performance against West Bromwich Albion.
Callum Robinson hit twice and Kyle Bartley also scored to put the newly promoted hosts 3-0 up after just 27 minutes, with all three goals coming from a string of shocking errors from the Londoners' defence.