3 Players to keep an eye on in the coming football season

Eden Hazard look set to terrorize La Liga's defenders.
Eden Hazard look set to terrorize La Liga's defenders.

The beauty of the off season is that it gives clubs the opportunity to strengthen their squads. The signings of Eden Hazard, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Dani Ceballos are crucial for their new sides. These three men have the potential to add the qualities their new sides lacked last season. Real Madrid, Manchester United and Arsenal had surprisingly underwhelming campaigns. The traditional powerhouses were a pale shadow of what the football community come to expect from them. How well they banish the memory of last season would be determined by how these three new entrants deliver on their potential. Let's take a look at what these men are about, and the potential they bring to their new clubs.


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#1 Eden Hazard

Eden Hazard is a player with the ability to determine the outcome of a football match. The Belgian superstar has proven this time and again for Lille, Chelsea and the Belgian national side.

Eden is famous for his close ball control, pace, his ability to hold on to the ball even under tremendous pressure, carrying the ball forward by gliding pass over a handful of defenders, his assists and for scoring important goals. Whenever Hazard is in the mood, his team always performs. It is for this reason Spanish giant Real Madrid spent over €100m, to secure his service for the upcoming season.

Chelsea ordinarily would have preferred their former talisman remained at the club, especially with their current transfer ban making it impossible to find a replacement for a man almost impossible to replace if at all. Hazard who for the best part of his time at Chelsea always gave 100% to the team, never hid his desire to one day play for the most successful team in European club football, Real Madrid. His much publicized flirting with Real Madrid and Chelsea's willingness to make the dream of their former star man come true meant the transfer was always going to be inevitable. Real Madrid on their part knew that after a rather disappointing season, they had to find a player capable of replacing the star power of Cristiano Ronaldo. They could not look any further than Eden Hazard. There is no doubt the Belgian has it within his locker to replace the on field effects of Ronaldo and also register his name as an all time great at Real Madrid.

How Eden takes to his new club and how the supporters take to him is something to look out for in the new season. Will the 29-year-old hit the ground running or will he require some time to adapt at his new club?

#2 Aaron Wan-Bissaka

The future looking bright for Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The future looking bright for Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka is a player to look out for in the upcoming season. His mercurial rise to the top of the game which has culminated in his signing for a club as illustrious as Manchester United is a testimony of his outstanding performance last season. The Under 21 England international caught the attention of all with his outstanding performances down the right wing of Crystal Palace. For one so young and inexperienced, he took to the rigors of the English Premier League like a fish in water.

Aaron is known for expertly timed tackles, defensive discipline and his energy/enthusiasm for joining attacks. These qualities are what motivated the side from Manchester to spend €50m on the English man, despite Aaron having just one season under his belt. The 21-year-old can only get better as he gains more experience.

Ole Solksjaer's side has struggled down the right side of their defense for the best part of 3 seasons. The likes of Damian, Ashley Young, Valencia and Dalot have all failed to perform at the level expected from a Manchester United right back. How the young right back would adapt to the pressure of his fee and at a demanding Old Trafford environment would be a fascinating watch.

#3 Dani Ceballos

Dani Ceballos.
Dani Ceballos.

The talent that is Dani Ceballos is the kind that would dominate world football for a very long time. He has the sparkle, confidence and the technique of the now widely scarce traditional number 10. Dani Ceballos is blessed with an amazing technique on the ball, he has eyes for a pass, close ball control, the knack for showboating, and an outstanding shot technique. Coupled with his mesmerizing ability to influence games going forward. Dani has also shown he has the quality to put in the needed defensive work when required.

It is the above mentioned qualities that must have motivated Unai Emery to pinpoint Ceballos as the ideal replacement for Aaron Ramsey. Dani is one player with the potential to set the English top flight on fire next season. Some pundits expect him to force Mesut Ozil out of the first team become Arsenal's lead protagonist going forward. He is without doubts one to look out for in the coming season.

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Edited by Aaditya Narayan