Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton shared his thoughts on the matter. He believes that missing out on Champions League qualification would be a significant setback for the team. Sutton pointed out that Chelsea finished sixth last season and had a strong run under current manager Mauricio Pochettino.

This season, the stakes are higher as the top five teams in the Premier League qualify for the Champions League. The competition for these spots is intense, and teams like Fulham and Brighton are still in the running. If these teams have a strong finish to the season, they could potentially join the Champions League race.