The opening games for every group have come and gone in the 2022 edition of the World Cup and there's been plenty of intrigue and drama to go around. Stars have already begun to show their brilliance on the world stage and there's no doubt that some linked to Chelsea have captured the imagination too.
For the Blues it comes ahead of a potentially busy January transfer window, where Todd Boehly could look to back new boss Graham Potter with some signings. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafael Leao impressed during their group stage clashes on Thursday, while Brazil's Neymar Jr. struggled.
With that said, football.london have taken a look at recent transfer targets for the Blues and how they performed in their respective clashes.