Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez says fans can be excited about the potential of the current team.

Benitez insists he is more confident than ever that Chelsea have the capability to enjoy another golden era in the next few years, but he feels this is a transitional season and says the main target is finishing in the top four.

"I think this group of players has great, great potential," the Spaniard enthused. "That is more clear now in my head than it was when I arrived. Their possibility to grow is even bigger than I suspected.

"Some of them need more confidence and some more experience in the Premier League. They can compete now but they can be even better.

"The reality is that we are a team in transition. The priority is to finish in the top four or top three. After that, we have two more trophies that we can try with the FA Cup and the Europa League."