Chelsea's squad exodus looks set to continue over the next few weeks as the hierarchy look to trim the side to a manageable size for new boss Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentinian head coach is set to begin working from July 1, with the Blues looking to bounce back from a disappointing season.
A 12th-placed finish in the Premier League as well as difficult runs in the cup competitions meant there was very little for fans to cheer about in the past year. A whole host of signings brought excitement, but only added to a lack of consistency within team selections and performances.
"Is there an issue with the balance of the squad? Maybe, yeah," interim manager Frank Lampard admitted towards the end of his tenure back at Stamford Bridge. The west London club can't afford to make the same mistakes and a whole number of exits could pave the way for better balance.
