#2 Fikayo Tomori
Named the Derby County Player of the Season last campaign for his remarkable performances at the heart of defence alongside the experience of Richard Keogh, Fikayo Tomori was another Chelsea man who stood out while on loan.
He has been in the scheme of the action in pre-season, but it’s highly unlikely that he will beat Andreas Christensen, David Luiz, Kurt Zouma or Antonio Rudiger to the centre half spot.
His case is similar to that of Reece James, and while his Derby teammate Mason Mount is expected to encircle the team’s structure from attacking midfield, Tomori might have to undergo another loan deal.
At 21 years of age, Tomori expressed his grit and fitness levels as well, amassing a stunning 47 league appearances in the Championship last time around. With the momentum on his side, it’ll only be Chelsea’s loss if they do not loan him out for another season or two.