Chelsea's 2022/23 season came to a disappointing end, leaving the club in need of a major rebuild. Despite significant investments in new players, the team's performance fell far below expectations, resulting in ridicule from the fans and a sense of disillusionment for new owner Todd Boehly.
The reality for Chelsea was harsh. Throughout the season, the team faced frequent defeats, sometimes suffering two losses in a single week. Chelsea's final position in the Premier League table was a far cry from what Boehly had envisioned when he took over the club. They finished a staggering 27 points behind fourth-placed Newcastle and 29 points behind third-placed Manchester United. The team's points tally placed them closer to the relegation zone than the top nine.
In London, Chelsea ranked a disappointing sixth, even losing to both Fulham and Crystal Palace. The decision to part ways with coach Thomas Tuchel, despite the team being in the top six at the time, proved to be ill-advised. Tuchel went on to find success at Bayern Munich, helping the club secure a remarkable second-place finish in the Bundesliga.
Chelsea endured a tumultuous season, going through four coaches, signing 16 new contracts, and spending a whopping £600 million on transfers. After a brief period of success under Graham Potter with three consecutive Premier League wins, Chelsea's form took a nosedive, earning only 19 points from the following nine matches.
Subsequently, the team collected a mere 24 points from 28 games. It was a dismal record, with even Leicester City accumulating more points than Chelsea during that period. Across all competitions, Chelsea managed to score only 22 goals in their last 31 matches.
The statistics paint a grim picture of Chelsea's struggles. Despite their efforts to overcome difficulties, the team's performances only worsened, leading to interim coach Frank Lampard summing up the season succinctly: "Chelsea's results this season were not good enough. It has been a bad year."
Lampard, a Chelsea legend and record goalscorer, was unable to reverse the fortunes of the crumbling team during his second tenure as coach, achieving a meager 10% win rate.
As the dust settles on a disappointing season, Mauricio Pochettino faces the daunting task of rebuilding Chelsea. With the club in disarray, he must navigate through the chaos and restore stability, aiming to bring success back to Stamford Bridge. The road ahead will be challenging, but Pochettino's experience and expertise will be crucial in rejuvenating the once-mighty "Blues."