For the first time in the competition's history, the FIFA World Cup will not be played in either May, June or July this year. Instead, the international tournament will take place in November and December - giving Chelsea a possible boost in the summer transfer market.
When players are on international duty with their respective countries, it makes striking a deal to sign them that extra bit harder. However, when the UEFA Nations League fixtures finish tomorrow, it means Chelsea can accelerate their plans this summer.
The Blues, who are now under new ownership, are set for an extremely busy summer. There are expected to be plenty of outgoings, meaning Thomas Tuchel and the club's board will be looking for even more incomings than usual.
