Centre Midfield - Raphael Augusto
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Raphael Augusto was pivotal in the Chennai midfield last season and could do the same this season too. The 25-year-old only received a single yellow card despite playing in the holding midfield role and that is quiet a good stat. The former Fluminense player's form will have a big impact on the Super Machans campaign this year
Right Attacking Midfield - Thoi Singh
The Indian Midfielder was the third costliest player in Indian Super League's 2015 auction (Chennaiyin paid 86 lakhs for the Manipuri) and this shows how much Chennai wanted him in the squad. The 25-year-old's contributions were significant in Chennai's title-winning campaign last season, providing three assists. The former Salgaocar player is expected to keep his spot in Chennaiyin FC starting eleven.
Left Attacking Midfield - Hans Mulder
The Dutch Midfielder has jumped ships from Delhi Dynamos, where he made a good impression, to Chennaiyin FC. The 29-year old's one of the best stints came with Dutch club Willem II where he helped them attain promotion in 2013. His work rate will do great favours for the team's attack and also the defense, and Materazzi will be looking to ooze the best out of him.
