Of course we hope Chelsea can be stronger next season after they slumped last season. Many Chelsea players have been sold to other teams in this transfer window. But look at the friendly match against Brighton where Chelsea game was better and quite organized in that match. Yes, Pouchettino certainly welcomed this result quite happily because his first debut with Chelsea started with a win even though it happened in a friendly match.
Everyone expects Chelsea to perform better in the next season. They got a very severe result in the last season, it was simply unacceptable. Sure, there is some changes in Chelsea squad. Some players moved to other teams, while there are some new players to strengthen Chelsea squad. I agree that Chelsea looks better, they won against a strong team like Brighton. Mauricio Pochettino made Chelsea players to be more solidly, they also became more confident. It was clearly seen from the increase of the accuracy of their shooting.
Apart from that, we have seen a more aggressive tactic developed by Pouchettino in the Chelsea game where they are so focused on making lots of shots at goal when they has the ball. So if Chelsea plays a game like this match in the EPL next season I think Chelsea can compete again in the top 4 next season.
Yep, Chelsea players look like quite aggressive in attacking although Brighton was still more aggressive according to the stats. But the positive thing is Chelsea players better in accuracy. However, it is too early to assume they are capable to compete for the 4. I just believe that Chelsea must finish in a better position if they can improve their performance. It is a must to return to the top 10 again.