There have been few positives for Chelsea this season and even fewer in April. Chelsea have not won a game and managed just one goal, while the Blues have been knocked out of the Champions League and lost five matches under Frank Lampard.
Chelsea's caretaker boss has acknowledged the difficulties the club is facing and identified the team's lull in confidence and fitness issues as key reasons behind the west London side's struggles. With only six games remaining in the season, it's not a push to suggest that these may be issues Chelsea's next manager needs to resolve, with Mauricio Pochettino leading the race.
Lampard's recent lineups have attempted to rely upon the club's fittest and most ready players to help drive them through their struggles. Few have come out with much merit, but the period has seen Conor Gallagher elevated from substitute to a consistent member of the starting lineup.
