Tough love and team bonding: Bompastor?s seamless Chelsea transition

League Cup final against Manchester City is a chance to continue their dominance despite change of manager
What happens when a leader departs a sporting dynasty? How can the transfer of power cause as little disruption to the team as possible? History has all too often illustrated that it is a far from easy adjustment; that it will take a little time to regroup and recalibrate.
For Chelsea, however, the transition from Emma Hayes?s decade-long reign to new beginnings under Sonia Bompastor appears to have caused barely a ripple. The club are unbeaten, registering 25 wins in 27 games. On Saturday they have the chance to claim the campaign?s first trophy ? the League Cup final against Manchester Cityis a real an opportunity to stamp their mark as the business end of the season begins.
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