Villas Boas says Chelsea will challenge next year

The Portuguese laments that his Chelsea team have struggled to make progress this season.

“I did not want to be allowed a transitional period”, said Villas-Boas.

“At this level you should not be allowed a transitional year, but the project for next year is good and is being built and we believe a lot in it.

“We will be able to compete at a different level.

“We have a lot of faith going towards next year.”