Nothing highlights how incredibly different this season has been, compared to last, than the line of questioning that was directed at Bompastor after Sunday's chastening defeat. With the title out of reach and securing a Champions League spot now the main focus, the Frenchwoman was asked how confident she is that she will be in charge next Sunday, when the Blues take on a Tottenham side who could leapfrog them with a win.
Given the achievements of last season and the fact the club are still in the FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League, it would be a huge surprise to see Bompastor leave her post.
“I’m really confident in terms of someone who is really honest," she responded, starting her answer in a manner that reflected as much. However, as she continued, that feeling of certainty that she will remain for the foreseeable weakened ever so slightly.
"If people think I’m not the right person to stay for this job at the club, I’ll be happy to go if they think that’s the right thing," she added. “But I will never give up. I know football, sometimes it happens, you can be in this situation. I always fight. But again, the institution of Chelsea is a lot more important than myself.”
Chelsea still have a lot to fight for. There are still three trophies on the table, including that much-sought after Champions League title. But if Bompastor's Blues are going to enjoy a successful end to the 2025-26 season, they have to improve, and improve quickly.
As for the WSL, after six glorious seasons of dominance, Chelsea will finally be dethroned. Now, it's all about how they respond to disappointment neither they nor their manager are used to.