With the World Cup now into its knockout stages, and Chelsea having returned to training for their Premier League preparations the countdown to the season's return is beginning to bubble away in the background. With nights continuing to draw in and winter setting place, it also means the transfer window is just around the corner.
Graham Potter has already admitted that he plans to have conversations with the likes of owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, while the Blues' recruitment team has continued to form as Lawrence Stewart, Paul Winstanley and Joe Shields having been appointed and Christopher Vivell still believed to be close to deal.
Chelsea's head coach has had a whirlwind time in charge of the Blues, with a hectic schedule after an initial spate of postponed matches and an international break. Nevertheless, Potter will have learned more about his squad, what it needs and doesn't over an intense six-week period. The pause in the season will provide the former Brighton boss time to firmly reflect on his early experiences.
