January has not been an easy month for Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea. Too many points were dropped in the Premier League and fatigue took its toll on the first-team squad.
February is almost certainly going to be better, however. Not only have the majority of Tuchel's players and coaching staff enjoyed a week off to rest and recharge, but the Blues will have the opportunity to claim two pieces of silverware: the Club World Cup and the Carabao Cup.
The Champions League will also return and Chelsea will go into their Round of 16 clash against Lille as favourites to progress to the last eight of the competition they won so impressively last season.
