Without wanting to be accused of hyperbole, Chelsea's Premier League clash against Fulham this evening may be the most important game of the Blues' season.
Graham Potter has had the best part of two weeks to work with his squad, key players such as Reece James and Ben Chilwell are available after overcoming injury, and a number of new signings can be unleashed in front of the Stamford Bridge faithful for the first time.
Secure victory and the optimism that has built following a lavish January transfer window will only grow. Suffer defeat and the ultra-critical, pernicious section of the Chelsea fanbase will grow louder once again. That is something that Potter and his players simply can't allow to happen.
