Chelsea: Grading The Squad For 2017/18

Grading the manager: Antonio Conte - B

A final hurrah?

After leading them to the league title in his debut season, Conte's name was sung far and wide by those associated with the club and for a moment it looked as if their revolving-door policy is coming to an end.

Chelsea had the liberty of having maximum rest between league games last season because of the absence of European football but things weren't the same this season. Added to this, another main reason why Chelsea's season derailed is owing to some abysmal transfer activity.

They let go off indispensable players like Diego Costa and Nemanja Matic and their replacements have been below-par. Conte has had his issues with the board throughout the season regarding transfer activities.

His team selection and approach have been constantly under the microscope as they could only manage to finish fifth in the league which could only guarantee them Europa League football next season.

He has been extensively linked with an exit from the club as a result and if there was a silver lining to the season, it would have to be their FA Cup triumph that saw Conte win his first ever domestic cup in his managerial career.