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Wolverhampton Wanderers v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League
Wolverhampton Wanderers v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League

Filipe Luis

Valencia CF v Club Atletico de Madrid - La Liga
Valencia CF v Club Atletico de Madrid - La Liga

Filipe Luis was one of the best left-backs back in 2014 when he joined Chelsea but was never able to acclimatise to the Premier League and found himself playing second fiddle to Cesar Azpilicueta. As a result, he returned to Atletico Madrid after only a year with the Blues and continued to be a part of the best defensive system in Europe.

Since his departure from Chelsea, the left-back has managed 7 goals and 16 assists in all competition and has won a Europa League title and a European Super Cup. He has twice been named in the La Liga 'team of the season' as well.

Nathan Ake

Wolverhampton Wanderers v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League
Wolverhampton Wanderers v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League

The centre-back, like many other academy graduates, went out on loan for first-team minutes. But after a successful loan spell at Bournemouth, the Cherries signed him permanently for £20 million. Ake has had a great 2018-19 season with his team playing attractive football.

Chelsea obviously know his potential and, as a result, his Bournemouth contract includes a buy-back clause for the 23-year-old. The Dutch international has featured 88 times for Bournemouth, scoring 8 times and assisting thrice.

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