Shearer was impressed by the way Chelsea won the Club World Cup and believes they can now kick on.
"I think it would take a very, very brave person to say that Chelsea would not be involved in the title hunt next year because of what they’ve achieved this season, what they’ve just achieved (winning the Club World Cup), who they’ve signed, who they will sign," Shearer said on the latest episode of The Rest Is Football.
"I think you have to say that they will be involved in the title race."
Speaking about Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, Shearer added: "It was a masterclass from Maresca because PSG went in, their football has worked all season and why not? Why should they change anything?
"But I think the little tweaks from Maresca, they’re pressing high and all those things, and I just think it worked perfectly for them and he deserves huge credit, not only for the job he’s done in this competition, but for the whole season.
"I don’t think anyone knew what to expect because you know what happens at Chelsea, it’s happened before: if you don’t win things, you know exactly what happens.
"You’re in there for a reason and know how it’s going to work. He’s done a magnificent job, he really has."