After falling to three consecutive defeats in their final games ahead of the World Cup, it's clear that Chelsea will hope to quickly rebound when they return to action after Christmas. It's the first time the Blues have fallen to three Premier League defeats in a row since 2015 and three straight in all competitions since 2002.
The club's recent form has certainly brought the initial momentum that Graham Potter generated after taking over the club to a grinding halt. Two wins over AC Milan in the Champions League have been quickly forgotten as injuries have piled up, the squad has become more stretched, and the Blues' ability to challenge the opposition goal has almost disappeared.
Potter is hoping to use the period as a reset, and despite having a lengthy period without the bulk of his players at Cobham, is choosing to take the positives.
