A look at how Chelsea could line up for the 2015/16 season if they sign two of their top targets this summer, with Jose Mourinho’s side looking ridiculously strong in all areas as they look to build on their Premier League title win this season and go for the Champions League.
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Would these two French internationals make Chelsea the best team in Europe? Read on and decide for yourselves…
GK: Thibaut Courtois
Guaranteed number one particularly if Petr Cech leaves, Thibaut Courtois has been immense this season and should continue to get even better.
DR: Branislav Ivanovic
One of the best right-backs in the world, Branislav Ivanovic has been superb this term and looks another player who has to continue as first choice.
DL: Cesar Azpilicueta
Rock solid at the back for Chelsea this season, Cesar Azpilicueta has seen off competition from Filipe Luis for a starting spot at left-back.
DC: John Terry
Still one of the best defenders in the world, John Terry doesn’t need replacing yet and should continue in defence for the Blues next season.
DC: Gary Cahill
Another fine defensive player, Gary Cahill and Kurt Zouma should rotate as first choice alongside Terry for Chelsea next year.
MC: Nemanja Matic
The most defensive minded of a midfield three, Nemanja Matic has been awesome for Chelsea this season and will surely resume this role in 2015/16.
MC: Cesc Fabregas
Despite a drop off in the second half of the season, Cesc Fabregas has been excellent for Chelsea and will surely remain first choice next season.
MC: Paul Pogba
Brought in from Juventus, Paul Pogba is one of the club’s top targets and a swap deal involving Oscar could swing the move in their favour, bringing more power and quality from the middle of the park.
FR: Antoine Griezmann
In another swap deal, Filipe Luis could return to Atletico Madrid in a move that would see Chelsea sign the in-form French winger Antoine Griezmann, who has hit 25 goals from out wide this season and who looks a major upgrade on players like Willian and Juan Cuadrado.
FL: Eden Hazard
A player who keeps getting better and better, there is no need to replace Eden Hazard on the left-hand side for Chelsea.
FC: Diego Costa
Continuing upfront, Diego Costa should remain first choice even if Mourinho opts to bring in someone like Christian Benteke or Alexandre Lacazette as a rotation option.
