5 reasons why I think Chelsea could challenge for the title next season

4. A manager that wants to be there

My good friend published an article on World Football Index recently where he accurately pinpointed the difference between Frank Lampard and his predecessors. He claimed that Lampard actually wants to be at the club since he feels a connection from his playing days.

This is what frightens me the most about Chelsea, it’s not their sheer spending power, but it’s the amount of passion that goes into the club, which is a rarity in the industrialised nature of the game. Lampard wants to see this club succeed, not for his bank account but because he is genuinely a fan of the club.

This will surely be seen heading into the new season and in a new decade.

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5. This season was a bridge for Lampard

Now that Lampard has a full season as Chelsea boss under his belt, he is beginning to secure his knowledge on certain players. While he is known to still be ruthless in his selection, he has gazed what works and what doesn’t work.

This knowledge will certainly be cemented in the new season and indeed in the transfer window. While Maurizio Sarri and Antonio Conte didn’t need much time to settle into life at Chelsea, it was always going to require time for Lampard. After all, this is the first time he’s managed in any top-flight since his experience with Derby was very limited.

What are your early predictions for Chelsea’s league standing next season?