'They won't be happy' – Johnson gives verdict on Chelsea's aims for this season

Glen Johnson believes Chelsea won’t be satisfied with just finishing in the top four this season and should focus on closing the gap to Manchester City.

Chelsea currently sit third in the Premier League table, 10 points ahead of fifth-placed West Ham but 10 adrift of leaders Manchester City.

The Blues started the campaign in fine form, leading the title race ahead of Liverpool and City, but have since dropped off while Pep Guardiola’s team have seemingly ran away with it.

Last month marked a whole year since Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard with the German boss winning the Champions League in his first few months in charge.

Fans will be hoping Tuchel can take Chelsea deep in the European competition once again and former Blues defender Johnson feels simply a top-four finish this season won’t be deemed a successful season.

‘I think he’s [Tuchel] done great,’ Johnson told Metro.co.uk in an interview courtesy of Squawka.

‘At the beginning everyone thought it was a bit harsh with Lamps getting the sack so early but I don’t think anyone can really question how Tuchel has taken over.

‘I think he’s done a great job, he’s steadied the ship, he’s won the Champions League.

‘They probably should be closer to City at the moment but I still think it’s a good season.

‘I don’t think top four [would be a success]

‘I think they need to finish second and be closer to City. I don’t think they’ll be happy if they finish fourth.

‘If they can just bridge the gap to City and go deep in the Champions League, something like that, then it’ll be another good season.’

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