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#3 Well-balanced team
Chelsea's title success last season can partly be attributed to the balanced squad that manager Antonio Conte had. After several tactical changes in formations and positions, Conte assigned every player with a role. This worked wonders as the players knew the aspects of their game they had to concentrate on.
Conte's 3-4-3 formation saw each position being filled out by the best players in the squad. There was stiff competition for almost all positions, which kept the first choice players on their heels and made them produce great performances to retain their spots.
The Italian also had a plethora of players with different playing styles to choose from depending on his needs. Though they have lost the experience of Terry, Matic and most likely Costa, they have signed like for like replacements who are coming off good seasons with their former clubs.
The new signings will positively affect the balance of the team as they were mostly signed as replacements for departing players, thus keeping the competition for positions the same.
