How do Chelsea rebuild for next season's WSL?
How do Chelsea rebuild for next season's WSL?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Sonia Bompastor led Chelsea to an unbeaten domestic treble last seasonByEmma SandersBBC Sport women’s football news reporterPublished1 minute agoIt's an unusual position for Chelsea to be in with one game to go in the Women's Super League and no silverware on the line.The Blues are heading for their worst season since 2018-19, ending a six-year stranglehold on the WSL.It is a stark contrast to last season when they swept up all three domestic trophies, going unbeaten in the process. They lost their FA Cup semi-final to recently crowned WSL champions Manchester City on Sunday and were knocked out of the Champions League by Arsenal.So what does the future look like for Chelsea?Is Bompastor's job under threat?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, How Chelsea's stats compare to last season after 20 games in the WSLManager Sonia Bompastor's debut season could not have gone any better but it has been a snap back to reality this year.Her job does not appear to be in danger, with sources at the club insisting she is being backed despite growing frustration within the fanbase.In February, following a humiliating 5-1 defeat by league leaders Manchester City, she said she would be "happy to go" if the board thought it would be the right thing.While external noise increased, mainly from a vociferous section of the fanbase, she was supported by the club.In fact, five days after that defeat which left them 12 points adrift of the WSL leaders, it was announced Bompastor had signed a new deal until 2030.While that contract renewal had been in the works for a few months, the timing of the announcement felt pertinent.A month later, Chelsea beat Manchester United to lift the Women's League Cup.The former Lyon head coach, who picked up the baton left by club legend Emma Hayes, has a reputation and a CV to back up her credentials.Although this season has...المصدر: BBC Sport Football | Source: BBC Sport Football
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