SEVEN (sometimes more) would-be starters out for almost the entire season:

James
Gusto
Nkunku
Lavia
Fofana
Chilwell
Colwill

Palmer out today against a hungry Arsenal at home, desperate to fend off Man City, who Chelsea played just a few short days ago.

Nobody's has been injured like Chelsea's been injured this season. And they haven't lost in eight games before this, and they made it to the semfinals of the FA Cup. Yes this season has been a disappointment, but I don't think it's quite the dumpster fire you're describing.