5 Reasons why it’s all gone wrong this season for Chelsea

#2 One-dimensional attack

It hasn't clicked in attack for Chelsea this term

While both Eden Hazard and Álvaro Morata have recently been turning in good performances, there’s been a lack of attacking options in the Chelsea front-line.

As a club who have relied for so long on players in the mould of Didier Drogba and Diego Costa, Chelsea’s approach play has been more predictable for opponents without this physical presence up front.

Olivier Giroud looked to have been recruited to fill this void, however, the French striker has only started 2 league games since swapping London clubs, returning a single assist against doomed West Brom and no goals from his 7 league appearances.

A lack of creative options to take the weight off Cesc Fàbregas has also become apparent, especially worrisome considering the Spaniard’s reputation for failing to deliver in “big games”.

Without a strong plan B in their armoury, Chelsea have been too reliant on a style of play that has produced the least number of goals amongst the top-six teams.