5) Thibaut Courtois
It is hard to envisage any problems for Thibaut Courtois when it comes to taking over Petr Cech’s mantle as first choice stopper at Stamford Bridge, such has been the impressive nature of the Belgian’s performances during his spells with Atletico Madrid.
4) Cesc Fabregas
The creative influence from deeper areas of new signing Cesc Fabregas will be a crucial to a team who were often criticised for being a little bit rigid and predictable at times during their latter stages of last season.
3) John Terry
Despite his advancing years, the Chelsea captain is still a fine centre back and one of the most crucial parts of Mourinho’s set-up – the continuation of his fine partnership with Cahill should ensure a rock solid defence at Stamford Bridge.
2) Eden Hazard
The primary creative presence in the Chelsea team, Belgian international Eden Hazard was one of the Premier League’s stand-out performers last season and will be looking to continue his improvement into the 2014/15 season.
1) Diego Costa
The one thing that really held the Blues back last season was the lack of a good enough lone striker – something that shouldn’t be an issue after the huge signing of Spain forward Diego Costa from La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.
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