Joe Cole has listed two England stars as the 'dream' signings for Chelsea to make as Mauricio Pochettino is handed a key duo as the answer to his incumbent problems at Stamford Bridge. The Argentine is still expected to become the new boss at SW6 but has a monumental challenge on his hands.
Alongside a disconnected, bloated and unsettled squad that he will have to trim and oversee major change with, there is also the task of making the right additions for the right money. The Blues are in desperate need of attention in key areas including the midfield and un-front despite already spending over £600m on new players.
It is a damning summary of the owners' first year in charge that these problems exist with the unprecedented and unsustainable level of investment in the squad. It isn't unsolvable though and Cole has pinpointed the two places to start.
