EPL 2018/19: How Chelsea might line up this season.

Chelsea Unveil New Head Coach Maurizio Sarri...
Chelsea Unveil New Head Coach Maurizio Sarri

Forwards: Willian, Morata, Hazard

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Out of the predicted 3, 2 were rumored to move away from the club. Willian and Hazard were the two most dangerous players on the pitch for Chelsea last season. Willian's performance against Barcelona was so good that Valverde tried to sign the Brazilian during the summer window. Willian brings the energy along with the speed and creativity that is required in a Sarri team. He fell out with Antonio Conte but has been reassured by Sarri that he has a place in Sarri's plans for the season. Expect Sarri to stay on his words and give Willian a lot of game time.

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Alvaro Morata has been dubbed as the next Fernando Torres for bad reasons. He has not been able to replicate his form for Real Madrid in their league winning season and was not impressive in their Community Shield match against Machester City. He has been accussed of loosing the ball too easily and not being the finisher he is supposed to be. Given the number of goals Sarri's forwards score, this might turn out to be the year for Morata to prove his worth to the board and the fans. He will play more often than Olivier Giroud given his ability to link up play and Sarri-tactic like way of playing the game.

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Chelsea v Manchester United - The Emirates FA Cup Final
Eden Hazard was linked to a move away from Chelsea

Eden Hazazrd had a phenomenal World Cup. Although he did not win any accolade, he was omnipresent for his team and was monumental in Belgium's 3rd place finish. His performance saw him ever so close with a dream move to Real Madrid, only to see Chelsea scare the Spanish giants with a 200 million euro price tag. In a season where Chelsea finished 6th, Hazard was the main man in getting them there and his performance reflected the teams performance. Given that the English transfer window is closed,meaning that no club can sign any player but can offload the players, it is highly unlikely that Chelsea will let their best player leave without having the opportunity to replace him. Hazard will get lots of assists and goals in Sarri's free-flowing game-play.

Even though Pedro has impressed during the preseason, he will be the secondary choice behind Willian and Hazard. Callum Hudson Odoi is the next big thing if we are to go by his preseason and Sarri will look to give him time on the pitch to develop the youngster.

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