Stamford Bridge side has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to squad strength in depth.
We take a closer look at a potential second Chelsea XI who could give any side a run for it’s money, our second side playing in a 4-4-2 formation to maximise the players available to Jose Mourinho.
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Our second XI includes no less than eight full internationals as well as Champions League and World Cup winners! Also note we opted to not use any of the many talents currently out on loan.
Petr Cech – Thibaut Courtois
Czech Republic keeper is still arguably one of the best in the business even if he is no longer Jose Mourinho’s first choice starter.
Felipe Luis – Cesar Azpilicueta
£15.8m signing won La Liga last term and is not half bad.
Nathan Ake – Gary Cahill
Very able performer with a bright future.
Andreas Christensen – John Terry
18 year old Dane is another successful product of the Chelsea academy.
Kurt Zouma – Branislav Ivanovic
We opt to use the French Under 21 international at right-back, a role he can ably fill.
John Obi Mikel – Nemanja Matic
Hugely experienced campaigner and our second string enforcer.
Ramires – Cesc Fabregas
Brazilian would walk into any other top six side.
Mohamed Salah – Eden Hazard
Swiss speedster is a capable wide-man who can make an impact.
Didier Drogba – Diego Costa
Blues legend proved with his majestic header against Man United that he’s ‘still got it’.
Andre Schurrle – Oscar
World Cup winner, what more can we say.
Loic Remy – Willian
Proven at Premier League level from his time at QPR and Newcastle United and a very handy back-up option.