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The defending English Premier League champions dominated the competition last season and will hope to pick up from where they left off. However, the Stamford Bridge outfit have begun this season rather precariously, losing their opening game of the season to Burnley, and narrowly scraping through their fixture against Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-1 win.
With crucial players like Eden Hazard and Tiemoue Bakayoko yet to attain full fitness, it seems like just a matter of time before the Blues are restored to their full strength, and will look to roll over opponents much like last season.
If Chelsea rediscover their dominance, there is little anybody can do to stop them. Here are 5 Chelsea players we expect will do well this season and ought to have a spot on your Fantasy Premier League teams.
#5 Marcos Alonso - £7.0
Marcos Alonso, in his time at Chelsea, has fully validated manager Antonio Conte's tactic of playing just 3 at the back. The Spaniard has adopted the role of left-wing back so effortlessly, that it almost seems like it was made for him.
Alonso tormented defenses last season as he mercilessly ran towards and then past them. The 26-year old was a crucial cog in Antonio's Conte's wheel that rolled endlessly over opposing teams.
The former Fiorentina man arrived at Chelsea just a season ago but has effortlessly fit right in. Alonso scored 6 important goals last season and assisted 3 more.
In the Fantasy Premier League, Alonso was one of the most popular players last season, gathering an astonishing total of 177 points, and has subsequently been valued at £7.0.
If the start to the current season is anything to go by, Alonso seems to have retained his fine form as he netted both goals in Chelsea's victory over Tottenham. Barring concerns over his exorbitant price, Alonso is a great fantasy pick as he's bound to bring in bucketloads of points.
Note: In case you do lack the wherewithal required to procure the wing-back, Gary Cahill would be a wise alternative, as the Englishman too performs regularly and is also a cheaper option, at £6.5
#4 Thibaut Courtois - £5.5
The Belgian shot-stopper is one of the best in the business, as he demonstrated last season. Courtois kept 16 cleansheets last season, and has evolved into an absolute rock in between the sticks.
Backed by a solid defense line, the Chelsea goalkeeper conceded just 28 goals last season - Second only to Hugo Lloris and Tottenham's 26. The Belgian bulwark is as safe as a house, as he hopes to fend off enemy attacks with similar class yet again this season.
In the Fantasy Premier League, the 25-year old collected a whopping 141 points last season and will aspire to do even better this season. The arrival of Antonio Rudiger will further bolster Chelsea's defense, making it potentially harder for rival strikers to find the back of the net.
At £5.5, the Belgian is a smart choice for keeper in the Fantasy Premier League this season as well and has already found a slot on a plethora of teams.
#3 Willian - £7.0
The product of endless toil and incessant determination, Willian has transitioned into one of the finest players at Chelsea's disposal. The Brazilian is set to begin his 5th season with Chelsea and is believed to be an indispensable part of the Stamford Bridge outfit.
Willian helped Chelsea lift the coveted English Premier League trophy last season, netting 8 goals and assisting 2 more. The 29-year shone last season, albeit sporadically, and is capable of devastating most opponents on his day.
In the Fantasy Premier League, Willian procured a total of 114 points last season, but is expected to do better this season, with the addition of Alvaro Morata providing him with another attacker to feed.
At £7.0, the winger is undoubtedly a value-for-money player as he relentlessly fires in crosses and occasionally even takes it upon himself to score. Would you leave him out of your fantasy squad?
#2 Alvaro Morata - £10.0
Chelsea's newest recruit, Alvaro Morata, faces an uphill challenge of having to replace the clinical Diego Costa. After being deemed as surplus to requirements at Real Madrid, the Spaniard has successfully completed a move to Stamford Bridge.
Having to spearhead an attack trying to defend the league is no easy task, and the former Juventus man will have his work cut out. Morata seemed to be in fine touch last season as he found the back of the net 20 times in 43 appearances for the Los Blancos.
It's only fair to assume that Morata will take some time to settle down. However, once he does, he could be absolutely menacing and the debutant warrants a slot on your Fantasy Premier League team.
#1 Eden Hazard - £10.5
Touted to be one of the best footballers in the World, Eden Hazard is what makes Chelsea the force they are. The flamboyant Belgian makes a mockery out of his rival's defense and dictates the game better than most players.
The 26-year-old is arguably the best thing that has happened to Chelsea in recent times. The world-class midfielder is the most prized jewel in the English Premier League champions' possession, and has triggered interest from the best clubs across the world.
Hazard scored 16 goals last season and assisted 9 more along the way to Chelsea's title-winning effort, as he cruised past defenses, delivering knock-out blows every now and then.
Although temporarily sidelined, owing to injury, Hazard will be itching to get back on the pitch and Chelsea will be itching to unleash him.
Believed to be a Ballon d'Or contender in the future, the Belgian will look to waste no time this season and could be back to his best in no time.
Once he returns to first team football, it's only a matter of time until he rediscovers his form. He better be on your Fantasy Premier League team when that happens.
