The unique, bizarre nature of the football calendar this summer means Chelsea have already completed a lot of their transfer business—decisions which were justified when they got their hands on the Club World Cup.
João Pedro proved to be a star and Liam Delap also played his part, while a deal for Jamie Gittens finally crossed the line after talks over a pre-tournament move fell through. A lot of Chelsea’s weak spots have been addressed, but their Club World Cup triumph puts them in a fascinating spot.
