Despite the need for Chelsea to acquire defensive reinforcements this summer, it is actually new recruits at the other end of the field which could have a more transformative effect.
Chelsea's first major signing under Todd Boehly could be forward Raheem Sterling from Manchester City, and although Barcelona have confidence in signing Raphinha, the Blues did agree a fee with Leeds for the Brazillian.
It appears that Thomas Tuchel is pursuing more natural wide players in the transfer market this summer which could lead the German to alter Chelsea's formation in the 2022/23 season. As detailed by The Athletic in a piece focusing in on Raphinha's skillset, narrowed in on this theory.