Chelsea have already completed four transfers for their first team in the shape of Kalidou Koulibaly, Raheem Sterling, Marc Cucurella and Carney Chukwuemeka, but more are expected to come. Sterling was seen as a priority by Thomas Tuchel, while Koulibaly helps fill the gap left by Antonio Rudiger and Cucurella adds depth to the Blues' backline. At 18, Chukwuemeka points to the future.
While the business has been impressive, albeit a tad chaotic, it has not solved all of the issues Chelsea have. Tuchel's side kept a clean sheet against an ineffective Everton side, with a back three that perhaps has more experience than any other. Koulibaly, alongside Thiago Silva and Cesar Azpilicueta have racked up 1,890 club matches across their careers.
Anyone would struggle to match their experience and mentality, and while there were a number of examples showing exquisite timing of tackles, you could be forgiven for thinking there was some pace lacking. Silva shot Edouard Mendy quite the glare when he was forced to change gears when the goalkeeper did not come to collect the ball, while Azpilicueta has acknowledged some of his physical struggles from last term.
