Chelsea's indifferent form has left them in a predicament going into a crucial spell of matches.
A few weeks ago the Blues appeared to have third place sewn up and an FA Cup final to look forward to. However, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have closed the gap to Chelsea in the race for the top four, meaning manager Thomas Tuchel will not be able to look beyond Wednesday's clash with Leeds United in the Premier League.
While the FA Cup showdown with Liverpool will clearly be a massive occasion for the club on Saturday, given the off-field problems that have engulfed Chelsea this season, the prospect of no Champions League football at the club next term feels unthinkable.
