10) Andre Schurrle
Largely used as an impact substitute by Mourinho last season, the stunning performances of former Bayer Leverkusen wide forward Andre Schurrle at the World Cup for eventual champions Germany will give Chelsea fans hope of a stunning season for the player.
9) Cesar Azplicueta
Moving to his natural position of right back this season after the club acquired Filipe Luis from Atletico Madrid, the Spanish international should continue his rise to the position of one of the club’s key players.
8) Nemanja Matic
As one of few genuine defensive midfielders in the squad, former Benfica man Matic impressed with his displays towards the back end of last season and will be looking to continue the influence into the new campaign.
7) Gary Cahill
The England centre back has formed a fine partnership with John Terry that will continue to be vital to Chelsea’s prospects, whilst the former Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers man also has a tendency to score vital goals.
6) Oscar
Will have benefited from a short break after looking shattered towards the end of last season and at the summer’s World Cup, fans will be looking for Oscar to return as the creative influence that they know he can be.
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