The international break arrived at an opportune moment for Chelsea, who are looking to end a two-game winless streak with a Premier League match against Bournemouth on Saturday.
Chelsea could only manage a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace two weekends ago, while Bournemouth staged one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent Premier League history against Everton.
This season, Chelsea’s off-field activities have sparked more discussion than their on-field performances under Enzo Maresca. However, with the transfer window now shut until January, the newly-appointed manager can concentrate solely on football for the coming months.
