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Chelsea transfer rumours: 'Cultured' defender the perfect answer to the Blues' defensive problems?

Football stats experts WhoScored.com look at a possible solution to a big problem for Chelseacheck out more Blues stats on WhoScored.com.

Antonio Conte's arrival at Chelsea was supposed to shape a new chapter for the club but the early evidence we have seen this season suggests they are struggling to put an end to the last one.

Chelsea conceded more goals in the league last season (53) than in any other single-campaign in the last 18 years. Alarmingly, they shipped 21 more than the season before when they finished as champions.