Chelsea have not won the Premier League since Antonio Conte guided them to the 2016-17 title, and their upcoming clash with Conte’s Napoli on Wednesday highlights that decline. Conte’s first season in England was a triumph, as Chelsea achieved a club-record 13 consecutive league wins and finished with 93 points, matching Manchester United’s five titles in 13 seasons. Since his departure in 2018, Chelsea have experienced a constant turnover of players and managers, with Liam Rosenior becoming the seventh permanent head coach since Conte left.
Despite successes in the Champions League under Thomas Tuchel in 2021 and two Club World Cup titles, Chelsea have not come close to matching Conte’s domestic peak. Rosenior, speaking ahead of the Champions League match in Naples, praised Conte as both a former player and coach, noting his passion, defensive discipline, and track record of winning titles, including last year’s Serie A championship with Napoli. The upcoming fixture serves as a sharp reminder of how far Chelsea have fallen in the Premier League since Conte’s reign.
