Mauricio Pochettino's task to fix several Chelsea problems this summer will not be an easy one. The Blues' on-pitch performances have been disappointing to say the least and the decisions made in the last 12 months at board room level are being significantly questioned.
The first job Pochettino must handle is the summer transfer window. While three key positions need first-team additions, sanctioning as many exits as possible may be considered the priority ahead of the 2023/24 season. According to Chelsea's official website, there were 27 first-team players at the club, including loans in but not out, showcasing that departures should stretch into double figures if additions also want to be made.
Joao Felix and Denis Zakaria will both return to Atletico Madrid and Juventus, respectively, following Pochettino's decision they will not be bought permanently at the end of their loan spells in west London. His next key summer choice will likely come in the form of an arrival as signing a new midfielder is his transfer priority and the player he wants in that position is already known.
