5 players who could benefit from Chelsea’s Europa League campaign

#3 Andreas Christensen

Christensen was an important player for Chelsea in the early stages of last season

Christensen made a real impression when he was first bought into the Chelsea side last season, and was superb in the centre of defence. What was most impressive was his composure, not just in defending and winning the ball back, but his qualities when playing the ball out from the back stood out as well. He was a fine passer of the ball, and it was very rarely that you saw him give it away in a dangerous position.

However, Christensen fell out of favour later on in the season, and was replaced by the more experienced Gary Cahill. He has continued to be left on the bench at the start of this season, with David Luiz and Antonio Rudiger the favoured centre back pairing under Maurizio Sarri. Luiz hasn’t had a great start to the season though, and there is a good chance that Christensen will be given the opportunity in the bigger games if he impresses in the Europa League.