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Chelsea won't win league again until they fix defensive issues

All of Chelsea's new signings -- Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, and maybe Kai Havertz -- are attackers, but they'll never contend for titles until their backline is as good, as proven during. Saturday's heavy defeat at Sheffield United.

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