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An eventful debut season for Jackson. The stats are solid and 17 goals is a good return for a first year, while his running in behind and pace on the ball caused plenty of problems for opponents. Yet,Show more
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An eventful season for Pochettino, who had to deal with a debilitating injury crisis, a young and inexperienced squad, and a disillusioned fanbase. He hardly helped himself with a poor start to the seShow more
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Recruited from Brighton last summer for £20 million but failed to convince. A knee injury sidelined the Spaniard in December, and by the time he was ready to return, he had been demoted to No 2. CurioShow more
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Stepped in to replace the injured Sanchez and grasped his opportunity with both hands, proving an upgrade on the Spaniard. An excellent shot-stopper, Petrovic produced several saves to add to the highShow more
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Split his time between left-back and central defence, and it was obvious where his best position lies. Looked uncomfortable at full-back but showed glimpses of his quality centrally. A mix of good gamShow more
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It was a debut season combining the ridiculous and sublime for the French defender. One week, he looked like a prime John Terry in a man-of-the-match display against Man City, the next he's scoring anShow more
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Endured an injury-disrupted season and was miles off the pace when he first returned. But Badiashile ended the campaign strong with a run of impressive performances to help Chelsea finish with five stShow more
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Missed most of the season with a thigh injury, but soon cemented his place in the team and was arguably Chelsea's best defender in the run-in. Solid at centre-back and reliable when required to deputiShow more
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The tributes on the final day said it all. Went to Chelsea for one season and stayed for four, Thiago Silva was still class personified at the age of 39. The Brazilian did find himself out of the teamShow more
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Gilchrist had been tipped by John Terry to be the next Academy player to break through, and he did himself justice in his debut season. Always reliable when called upon, usually in the final few minutShow more
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A season to forget for the vice-captain. The hamstring problem returned in October before a knee injury at the end of the campaign. When he did play, he was short of sharpness; a match-fit Chilwell woShow more
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What a difference a year makes. Cucurella was the subject of criticism following an underwhelming debut season, but he became a key player this campaign. A reliable defender and supporter in attack onShow more
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Another season ruined by injury, the captain offered glimpses of what could have been for Chelsea had he been fit. That said, he was strangely indisciplined in the few games he played, getting sent ofShow more
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Stepped in to fill the void left by James and did so well the new manager will need to figure out how to get them both in the team next season. Linked up to great effect with Cole Palmer and Noni MaduShow more
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Endured a miserable debut following his £100m move from Brighton and continued to struggle to find his best form in the early months. Caicedo gradually improved to end the season superbly, culminatingShow more
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One of many young talents recruited during the new era, the midfielder's opportunities were limited by a hamstring injury. The Frenchman will provide squad depth next season. AFP
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Expected to have a big season, but ultimately failed to find his best form consistently. Often overrun by stronger midfields and went missing on too many occasions. The Argentine was carrying an injurShow more
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A mainstay in the team this season and an important player throughout both as a midfielder and captain. Delivered wherever he was deployed, being used in attack, deeper midfield and on the left wing. Show more
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Injuries curtailed what could have been a breakthrough season for the young midfielder. When he did play, Chukwuemeka showed glimpses of his talent. Can make a big contribution next season if he sortsShow more
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Recalled from a fine loan spell at Leicester City to help ease Chelsea's injury problems, the Italian was limited to a handful of appearances off the bench, but looked bright on those occasions. AnothShow more
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Chelsea fans must wonder what might have been this season had Nkunku been fit for most of it. The Frenchman is arguably the club's best player but his worrying injury record extended into another seasShow more
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Perhaps the finest debut season in Premier League history. Palmer needed little time to establish himself as Chelsea's main man, and once he started scoring, he couldn't stop. Ended the season with a Show more
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A disappointing season for Sterling, who was one of few senior players in a young squad yet struggled to assert enough influence on the pitch. Scored a few important goals but not enough overall - onlShow more
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The raw materials are there to be a top-level winger with his frightening pace and ability to dribble at speed, but there wasn't enough progress this season. Struggled to convince when given a run in Show more
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The poster boy of Chelsea's late-season surge, Madueke was unplayable for much of the run-in and was the catalyst that sparked the turn in form with his impressive display at Aston Villa. The winger hShow more
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An eventful debut season for Jackson. The stats are solid and 17 goals is a good return for a first year, while his running in behind and pace on the ball caused plenty of problems for opponents. Yet,Show more
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An eventful season for Pochettino, who had to deal with a debilitating injury crisis, a young and inexperienced squad, and a disillusioned fanbase. He hardly helped himself with a poor start to the seShow more
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Recruited from Brighton last summer for £20 million but failed to convince. A knee injury sidelined the Spaniard in December, and by the time he was ready to return, he had been demoted to No 2. CurioShow more
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Stepped in to replace the injured Sanchez and grasped his opportunity with both hands, proving an upgrade on the Spaniard. An excellent shot-stopper, Petrovic produced several saves to add to the highShow more
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Split his time between left-back and central defence, and it was obvious where his best position lies. Looked uncomfortable at full-back but showed glimpses of his quality centrally. A mix of good gamShow more
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It was a debut season combining the ridiculous and sublime for the French defender. One week, he looked like a prime John Terry in a man-of-the-match display against Man City, the next he's scoring anShow more
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Endured an injury-disrupted season and was miles off the pace when he first returned. But Badiashile ended the campaign strong with a run of impressive performances to help Chelsea finish with five stShow more
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Missed most of the season with a thigh injury, but soon cemented his place in the team and was arguably Chelsea's best defender in the run-in. Solid at centre-back and reliable when required to deputiShow more
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The tributes on the final day said it all. Went to Chelsea for one season and stayed for four, Thiago Silva was still class personified at the age of 39. The Brazilian did find himself out of the teamShow more
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Gilchrist had been tipped by John Terry to be the next Academy player to break through, and he did himself justice in his debut season. Always reliable when called upon, usually in the final few minutShow more
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A season to forget for the vice-captain. The hamstring problem returned in October before a knee injury at the end of the campaign. When he did play, he was short of sharpness; a match-fit Chilwell woShow more
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What a difference a year makes. Cucurella was the subject of criticism following an underwhelming debut season, but he became a key player this campaign. A reliable defender and supporter in attack onShow more
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Another season ruined by injury, the captain offered glimpses of what could have been for Chelsea had he been fit. That said, he was strangely indisciplined in the few games he played, getting sent ofShow more
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Stepped in to fill the void left by James and did so well the new manager will need to figure out how to get them both in the team next season. Linked up to great effect with Cole Palmer and Noni MaduShow more
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Endured a miserable debut following his £100m move from Brighton and continued to struggle to find his best form in the early months. Caicedo gradually improved to end the season superbly, culminatingShow more
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One of many young talents recruited during the new era, the midfielder's opportunities were limited by a hamstring injury. The Frenchman will provide squad depth next season. AFP
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Expected to have a big season, but ultimately failed to find his best form consistently. Often overrun by stronger midfields and went missing on too many occasions. The Argentine was carrying an injurShow more
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A mainstay in the team this season and an important player throughout both as a midfielder and captain. Delivered wherever he was deployed, being used in attack, deeper midfield and on the left wing. Show more
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Injuries curtailed what could have been a breakthrough season for the young midfielder. When he did play, Chukwuemeka showed glimpses of his talent. Can make a big contribution next season if he sortsShow more
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Recalled from a fine loan spell at Leicester City to help ease Chelsea's injury problems, the Italian was limited to a handful of appearances off the bench, but looked bright on those occasions. AnothShow more
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Chelsea fans must wonder what might have been this season had Nkunku been fit for most of it. The Frenchman is arguably the club's best player but his worrying injury record extended into another seasShow more
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Perhaps the finest debut season in Premier League history. Palmer needed little time to establish himself as Chelsea's main man, and once he started scoring, he couldn't stop. Ended the season with a Show more
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A disappointing season for Sterling, who was one of few senior players in a young squad yet struggled to assert enough influence on the pitch. Scored a few important goals but not enough overall - onlShow more
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The raw materials are there to be a top-level winger with his frightening pace and ability to dribble at speed, but there wasn't enough progress this season. Struggled to convince when given a run in Show more
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The poster boy of Chelsea's late-season surge, Madueke was unplayable for much of the run-in and was the catalyst that sparked the turn in form with his impressive display at Aston Villa. The winger hShow more
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An eventful debut season for Jackson. The stats are solid and 17 goals is a good return for a first year, while his running in behind and pace on the ball caused plenty of problems for opponents. Yet,Show more
Mauricio Pochettino: Five possible replacements to succeed Argentine as Chelsea manager
Pochettino left the club by mutual consent on Tuesday after one season despite clear signs of progress
Jon Turner
22 May, 2024
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