I don't think Chelsea will be competing for the EPL title next season, they have a lot of ground to cover before they can challenge for the EPL title again, they have a new manager, too many new players that are yet to adapt, and a 'new' hierarchy at the club that's yet to understand how football works (i consider Todd Boehly to be clueless about the beautiful game). Thus, next season Chelsea will be in the race for a top four finish, and if they can add one of the domestic cups to it (either the FA Cup or Carabao cup), then it would be a good first season for Pochettino.
Agree. Chelsea isn't in their best form for a few season. They also just hire a new manager and some new players. They need time to adapt, they won't instantly to show their best. Moreover, Chelsea has some serious problem in their squad, many players can't play consistently. These are some big problems that are not easy to fix in the early of this season.