Following the respective departures of Maurizio Sarri and Eden Hazard this summer, and given Chelsea’s two window transfer ban, there are a number of Blues players who have the chance to assert their authority on the side in pre-season.
Competition for places will still be high even given Chelsea’s inability to sign a replacement for Hazard or strengthen the squad, and it will be fascinating to see who steps up prior to the new season.
Those who have struggled to establish themselves as first team regulars following a big money move to Stamford Bridge have a fresh start under a new manager unable to sign a replacement, while the younger players on the books and returning from loan spells also have the chance to make an impression.
Ahead of Chelsea’s pre-season preparations, we’ve taken a look at those who have the chance to impress and those who will have a point to prove ahead of the 2019/20 campaign.
