Qualification for the Champions League will be key in attracting new talent to Stamford Bridge, as well as providing a welcome boost to the transfer kitty.
And Crouch, who made a total of 468 Premier League appearances for Aston Villa, Southampton, Liverpool, Portsmouth, Tottenham, Stoke and Burnley, believes the Blues are on course for a top-four finish at the expense of Leicester.
“I will make the call now and say that Chelsea and Manchester United will finish third and fourth,” he said.
“If that happens, nonetheless, I will have some sympathy for Leicester.