Why do people think Chelsea will have a poor season? Torres seems to have restored some confidence, Hazard and Marin already signed etc.
Torres (Sorry Froggy) started one game in Euro 2012 (against Ireland) and was dropped the next game, and in the knock out stages, Del Bosque preferred the 4-6-0 or Negredo. Confidence? Maybe, but he had that too in spurts during the season. I'm not 100% sure he's back, and though the talent is obviously there, I hope he doesn't return to form.
Hazard should be very good - but I doubt Marin will see much time, especially if they sign a Schurrle or Oscar or Hulk.
I think CHelsea have two issues:
1) Defensively, bar Cole, they're average at best. Unless they play the whole season as they did in the CL, they'll be exposed due to Luiz's style and Terry's declining abilities (Cahill will be the back up I'm assuming). Ivanovic is a good CB, but he's not that good on the RB.
2) I think Cech isn't as dominant as he used to be - and is prone to more errors than usual. He was fantastic in their Euro run however, so if he's like that, forget #2