Chelsea began the Premier League weekend in fourth place and face Tottenham on 24 October. A cup meeting with Liverpool and a league clash against Manchester United follow.
League position and upcoming fixtures
Chelsea started the weekend fourth in the Premier League. They are due to play Liverpool in the cup and Manchester United in the league after facing Tottenham on 24 October.
Internal view
Flashscore sources say there remains an awareness internally that Chelsea have work to do before they can consider themselves back where they want to be.
January window
Flashscore sources say January could provide an opportunity to address some of those shortcomings, with further transfer activity possible as the hierarchy assess what the squad still needs.
Ambition for next summer
Flashscore sources indicate that Champions League qualification could bring some particularly interesting names into the conversation, with Chelsea prepared to be ambitious and consider moves for established players at Premier League rivals. Insiders say the ambition to explore that market is there if they position themselves well by next summer.