The potential arrival of Mauricio Pochettino has lifted spirits somewhat among the Chelsea fanbase, with the club spiralling towards the end of the 2022/23 campaign under the guidance of caretaker Frank Lampard.
The Blues’ season drew to an anti-climactic close when they were beaten 4-0 over two legs by Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals. Success in Europe was always unlikely for this Chelsea side, but their history with the competition meant they couldn’t be written off.
Now, however, the focus for Lampard is ensuring 2022/23 doesn’t officially go down as Chelsea’s poorest…
