The return of Frank Lampard to Stamford Bridge is just the start of the team’s plan to overhaul its structure. One of these plans includes revamping its coaching staff. Gianfranco Zola was, unluckily, part of those who will be leaving Chelsea to make way for the new boss and his own staff.
Chelsea made sure they would be playing Champions League football once again next season as they moved into the top four with a 3-0 win over Watford at Stamford Bridge.
Eden Hazard was the star of the show once again as he led Chelsea to a 2-1 Boxing Day win over Watford at Vicarage Road.
Chelsea could be set to land Watford youngster Richarlison at the second time of asking, after he spurned their advances last year.
Chelsea coach Antonio Conte has reacted defiantly to his side’s humiliating 4-1 defeat to Watford yesterday, saying he is “not worried” about losing his job. This is despite the Italian appearing to now be living on borrowed time at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea were well and truly outplayed on a night where they succumbed to a 4-1 demolition from London rivals Watford.
Chelsea survived a real scare at the hands of Watford this weekend to secure their first league win in three games in a topsy-turvy encounter. Antonio Conte will be hoping his charges can take confidence from their spirited fightback and use the result as a catalyst in the hunt to catch Manchester City.