Promising performances, enduring difficulties and glimmers of potential were all present in Chelsea’s 2023–2024 campaign.
The team put the foundation for future success under Mauricio Pochettino by finishing sixth despite many highs and lows.
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Player Performances
With eight goals and four assists in 22 league starts Raheem Sterling had another lacklustre season.
He fell behind Mykhaylo Mudryk in the standings despite his important goals against Manchester City due to his inconsistent play and defensive errors.
Fans and management are hoping for improvement from Sterling in the upcoming season as he struggled to replicate his Manchester City form.
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Cole Palmer, on the other hand, stood out as the most valuable player scoring 22 goals and taking second place in the Golden Boot award race.
Palmer won Young Player of the Season and his outstanding debut season drew comparisons to Eden Hazard’s finest seasons.
Though he arrived late and did not play in the first three league games he contributed to 33 goals which was the highest amount in the league.
Other noteworthy performances include Nicolas Jackson’s 14 goals,
despite early criticism for wasted opportunities and Moises Caicedo’s return to form following a tactical change made in the middle of the season.
After Pochettino opted to switch Marc Cucurella to midfield, Caicedo became more successful and was able to emulate his Brighton performances.
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Tactical Review and Treasured Moments
The team’s organization was greatly enhanced by Mauricio Pochettino’s tactical switch in the latter part of the season which turned Cucurella into a full-back.
With this change Chelsea had a successful finish—they had only lost once at home since the beginning of 2024.
It also demonstrated Pochettino’s capacity for squad optimization and adaptation offering a positive outlook for the following campaign.
The season’s highest point was Chelsea’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester United.
In a thrilling and dramatic game, Palmer scored a hat-trick including the game-winning goal in the final seconds.
In Chelsea’s fight for a Europa League spot, this win was critical and demonstrated the team’s tenacity.
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Challenges And Future Actions
One recurring problem was injuries as several important players missed large chunks of the season including Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill, Reece James and Christopher Nkunku.
For the next season, it will be imperative to address these injury concerns and improve tactical strategies.
The fact that Chelsea gave up 63 league goals—16 more than the previous season—calls attention to their defensive problems.
Chelsea demonstrated their attacking ability in the 2023–24 season by scoring 103 goals despite setbacks.
Supporters anticipate both success in the UEFA Europa League which they have won twice and a top-four finish in the upcoming season.
With departures and arrivals predicted to reshape the team, this transfer window will be significant.
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In A Nutshell
Chelsea faced many difficulties and accomplished a lot during the 2023–2024 season.
Under Pochettino’s direction, the club hopes to build on this season’s lessons to achieve greater success in the future.
It has a mix of young , promising talent and seasoned players.
With great expectations for both domestic and European competitions the groundwork is in place for a more reliable and competitive performances in the upcoming season.
