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The World Cup fever might have been over, but in less than 3 weeks from now (10th August), the Premier League returns. This season a couple of players have a lot to prove following a disappointing last season.
The Premier League, one of the best leagues in the world, has no place for players who are not suited for the play. Many a time, players fail to live up to the high expectations of the fans and the media and end up failing.
After failing to live up to their expectations, these players would be hoping to put that behind them and start fresh. Let us look at these players.
#5 Ryan Sessegnon - Fulham
The teenager, an exception to the list, was one of the most talking names in the Championship last season. So much was the hype that some Premier League clubs wanted to sign him this season before he signed a contract extension with Fulham.
The 18-year-old kid enjoyed his time with Fulham in the Championship last season and made a mark of himself. He would now be looking to do the same in the Premier League this season.
It won't be easy but the left-back/left wing-back will have a point to prove that his decision to stay with Fulham was not a wrong one and that it was not a "one season wonder" performance.
52 games in total and 16 goals in the process, is impressive considering his age. He surely has the potential and no better way to prove his doubters wrong than to replicate or even improve his performance this season.
#4 Tiemoue Bakayoko - Chelsea
Bakyoko was just awful last season. Following his impressive season at Monaco, one would have hardly imagined his performance to take such a dip.
Lack of marking, poor passing, no alertness when on the field...nothing seemed to be right with the £35m signing.
Chance after chance after chance but Bakayoko seemed to get worse by each passing game.
However, after coming back from injury, he did put up some decent performances against Liverpool and Manchester United. Maybe there's hope after all.
Well, Bakayoko has a lot to prove this season. Interesting to see how he handles the pressure.
#3 Alexis Sanchez - Manchester United
The United supporters were expecting so much more from the 29-year-old attacker than just 3 goals in 18 games.
Following his move from Arsenal to Manchester United in the Winter Transfer Window this year, Sanchez has not lived up to what most would have expected out from him.
The first half of his season at Arsenal was not so bad when compared to his second-half stint at the Old Trafford. He failed to deliver the spark, the electric form, the speed, everything that made him one of the top players at the Premier League.
The Chile international would be hoping to put that in bed and start fresh this season.
#2 Alvaro Morata - Chelsea
Morata had big shoes to fill in after Diego Costa was no more a part of Antonio Conte's plan. The former Real Madrid striker started well, hattrick against Stoke, scoring on his debut and the winner against Manchester United.
All seemed to be going well and the Chelsea fans thought that had found the perfect replacement for Costa. Spoke too soon?
A couple of injuries and some bad, bad misses on the pitch saw the Spanish striker lose his confidence and his performance took a hit.
With reports now linking him to Serie A, AC Milan probably, Morata moving would mean that he has given up.
If he does stay though, then he has a lot to prove. Can he thrive under Sarri?
#1 Paul Pogba - Manchester United
Pogba started the last season strong for Manchester United. It was looking like the Premier League would see the French international unleash his true form but then he went back to disappoint, lost form and started fading away slowly.
Jose Mourinho would be hoping that after his World Cup performance, Pogba can finally find his true form and prove all his doubters wrong. He has the potential but has not yet lived up to it.
Will this be the season where United fans finally see Pogba unleash his true potential or will there be an "Unlocking Pogba. Season 4.0?"
