Alonso is the first Chelsea boss appointed as ‘manager’, rather than ‘head coach’, since the Special One’s second stint started in 2013. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock PhotoElsewhere, you don’t need reams of spreadsheets to see where this squad needs to improve. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock PhotoWhatever the configuration, Chelsea need more regular goal contributors. Marc Cucurella, a senior player in a young Chelsea squad, departed for Real Madrid (€55m) while Andrey Santos (Manchester United, €56m), Trevoh Chalobah (Como, €30m), and Tyrique George (Everton, €21m) have also packed their bags. Maybe, for once, Todd Boehly and Co have landed the right man at just the right time.