Jamie Redknapp has encouraged Chelsea to add a new goalkeeper and defensive reinforcements to their squad after they secured their place in next season’s Champions League.
The Blues have already bolstered their side ahead of next season with the acquisitions of Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner, while Kai Havertz continues to be linked.
Frank Lampard’s side secured their place in Europe's elite competition after a 2-0 win over Wolves on the final day of the Premier League season.
Mason Mount's 25-yard curling free-kick set the Blues on their way in first-half stoppage time before Olivier Giroud's effort from close range just 144 seconds later sealed all three points for Lampard’s side.
And Redknapp was clear where Chelsea must improve this summer after the game.
“It’s a great achievement," he told Sky Sports. "I think the progression of a lot of the young players we’ve seen, the likes of Mason Mount, who was brilliant today.
“He’ll be delighted with the job he’s done. They’re playing good football. He’s under no illusions, there are things to address.
“They need to get better defenders in, get a ‘keeper in next season, but with the two players, Werner and Ziyech - it’s a very exciting time for Chelsea right now.”
“I thought Chelsea would probably finish top eight, so to finish in the Champions League is just brilliant," fellow pundit Micah Richards added.
“This player, Mount, he went a little bit off the boil. Now he’s come back and has been outstanding. Tomori’s got his chance, Abraham’s scored a lot of goals.
“They’ve got so many good young players. They couldn’t have got a better manager to get the best out of them.
“He’s been in that position at Derby, he’s done his trade and has come to a big club now. He knows Chelsea inside out.
“Partnered up with Jody Morris, who knows the youth, it’s just a brilliant combination.”
