Chelsea has got a whole lot of work to do on their team if they must make the best of this season. Number of players on a team doesn't matter and isn't a determinant wether the team is going to win or not and Chelsea is very much aware of this which they are supposed to take measures against it so it doesn't eventually get to cost them so much already before the end of the season. Manchester city has got three points ahead already on the table and it's really a smooth start for them and even helps their confidence. If Chelsea is able to get their squad right, most definitely they will become a better team just like they have been much before now
There is a lot to watch for at Chelsea as they navigate a new season and a new manager it may take time to see how they can adapt to each other, Chelsea may have lost the first game but we know their opponent is Manchester City and Chelsea still have many games left. I still believe that Chelsea still have the ability to compete in the top 4 at least we will wait until mid season, are you sure Chelsea will get a ticket to the Champions League next season?