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Chelsea FC’s Predicted Starting Lineup 2016/2017

By Tyler Strauss

(Top L-R) Chelsea's Bosnian goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, Chelsea's French defender Kurt Zouma, Chelsea's Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic, Chelsea's English defender John Terry and Chelsea's Brazilian-born Spanish striker Diego Costa (bottom L-R) Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Oscar, Chelsea's Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta, Chelsea's Ghanaian defender Baba Rahman, Chelsea's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas, Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Ramires and Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Willian pose before a UEFA Chamions league group stage football match between Chelsea and Dynamo Kiev at Stamford Bridge stadium in west London on November 4, 2015. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)
(Top L-R) Chelsea's Bosnian goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, Chelsea's French defender Kurt Zouma, Chelsea's Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic, Chelsea's English defender John Terry and Chelsea's Brazilian-born Spanish striker Diego Costa (bottom L-R) Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Oscar, Chelsea's Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta, Chelsea's Ghanaian defender Baba Rahman, Chelsea's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas, Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Ramires and Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Willian pose before a UEFA Chamions league group stage football match between Chelsea and Dynamo Kiev at Stamford Bridge stadium in west London on November 4, 2015. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) /
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Jul 1, 2014; Salvador, BRAZIL; United States forward Chris Wondolowski (left) misses on a shot on goal over Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (right) during the round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova. Belgium defeated USA 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 1, 2014; Salvador, BRAZIL; United States forward Chris Wondolowski (left) misses on a shot on goal over Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (right) during the round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova. Belgium defeated USA 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Thibaut Courtois

The Belgian shot stopper will surely be between the sticks for the Blues during next campaign. Jose Mourinho elected to utilize the Belgian over the incumbent Petr Cech two years ago and the Czech international was subsequently sold the following summer.

While Asmir Begovic is a top class keeper, Conte will likely stick with Courtois, as he’s widely considered one of the best goalies in the world.

That being said, the 23-year-old did not have the best season for the Blues this year, starting the first half on the training table with a knee injury. When returning in December, he hasn’t been at his best. Even so, he was one of the major parts of the Blues title run last season. Furthermore, he should stand up much better with a better defense in front of him.

Overall, Courtois will absolutely be Chelsea’s goalkeeper next season.

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