Chelsea's ideal starting XI for 2018/19 season

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Eden Hazard and Pedro Rodriguez should play on the wing positions.

Eden Hazard: Chelsea's main attacking force

Hazard's future was in doubt after the end of the last season. Chelsea only managed to qualify for Europa League this season. However, Maurizio Sarri has convinced Eden Hazard to stay at the club. Also, Hazard is in contention to become Chelsea's first captain. His staying is Chelsea's best transfer in this transfer market. At the World Cup in Russia, Hazard was at his best. He was the second best player at the tournament, just after Luka Modrić.

Lorenzo Insigne was playing on the left wing for Sarri's Napoli. Sarri has turned Insigne into one of the world's best attackers. Hazard is much better than Insigne in terms of 1vs1 threat, close combinations in tight spaces and inside runs off the ball. It is going to be very interesting to see Eden Hazard playing under Maurizio Sarri. He could turn Hazard into a goal machine. In Sarri's system, wingers move in the central space. This perfectly suits Hazard because he loves to have freedom in the game.

Pedro Rodriguez could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of Sarri's system

Pedro Rodriguez signed a new contract with Chelsea this summer. It's obvious that Sarri counts on this former Barcelona winger. Pedro scored two goals in three preseason matches. His movement is his biggest strength. His runs and understanding of space make him a perfect fit for the Callejón role on the right wing. He could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the new system. He is going to have a career revival under Sarri because he is excellent in a high press team.

Willian doesn't have movements of Pedro, so he should wait for his chance from the bench. Also, Callum-Hudson Odoi is another option for the wing positions.

Alvaro Morata

And finally, Alvaro Morata is the man to lead Chelsea's attack this season. Chelsea failed to sign Gonzalo Higuain this summer so, they must relly on Morata's services. Morata came to Chelsea last summer as a replacement for Diego Costa. However, his first season at the club wasn't impressive. He scored 15 goals in 48 appearances in all competitions.

Maurizio Sarri has turned Dries Mertens into a goal machine. This is a reason to believe that Sarri is going to bring the best out of Morata. However, it is going to a massive task for Sarri to revitalize Morata.