Chelsea are hoping to emulate the success of the likes of Didier Drogba under Xabi Alonso.
Over the past 20 years, Chelsea have been one of the most successful clubs in Europe. During that time, many managers have walked through the door, with most leaving with silverware and others empty-handed.
Following the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti after the 2-0 away defeat to Everton at the end of the 2010/11 season, in which Chelsea finished second, the Blues went down a different route under owner Roman Abramovich.
Any season in which John Terry, Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and Petr Cech ended trophyless was deemed a failure and would more than likely result in an overhaul. Winning the Premier League and domestic trophies was always the target, but the one Abramovich and the club wanted most was the Champions League.
In the summer of 2011, the west London side appointed Portuguese manager Andre Villas-Boas, who arrived from Europa League winners FC Porto. The managerial move was dubbed at the time as the 'new Mourinho'. The Portuguese coach was rated so highly that Chelsea paid in excess of £13 million to bring him to Stamford Bridge.
The appointment marked a slight change in approach at r...