Quote Originally Posted by Aegon View Post
I think Chelsea will be fighting for 3rd/4th with Tottenham for the next season or 2 but if the fans and Roman's patience can hold out I think they'll be challenging for the title again in a few seasons.
I will be very surprised if Chelsea can compete for 4th until their transfer ban is over. I predict them to be moreso fighting for 6th next season.

Stanny will tell you how influential Hazard is/was for them - something like 15 goals and 15 assists in the PL this season plus whatever his contribution in the Europa League was. So throwing in that same team without him into the CL, I just can't see where the output comes from until they properly replace him.