Chelsea FC's Predicted Starting Lineup 2016/2017

Chelsea FC’s Predicted Starting Lineup 2016/2017

(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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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 07: Jesse Lingard of Manchester United tackles Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on February 7, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Cesar Azpilicueta

The Spaniard has been one of Chelsea’s top performers this campaign. What impresses most from the Spaniard his is pure consistency in the position. No player for the West Londoners is as stable of a performer as Azpilicueta.

Furthermore, he’s so versatile. While a right back at trade, the Spaniard has spent the majority of his time in London at left back.

Next season, I believe that Conte will recognize the Spaniard’s skill going forward when he plays on the right. He’s strong at supporting the attack and whipping in crosses from the flanks.

Furthermore, he’s one of the best 1-on-1 defenders in the world and this will allow Chelsea to be more secure at the back. He’ll have the help of a right centre back behind him, which will give him the confidence to go forward, and at the same time, be supporting the centre back defensively as well.

Dave will surely start on the right for Chelsea next season.

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