Last season was very odd for Chelsea football club. In one
way the season could be termed as a success – to push the leaders so close and
even be in pole position at one stage was a miracle with the misfiring
strike-force that they possessed. Combine that with a Champions League semi
final and the first year back for the messiah was a good solid start to his
rebuilding process. On the other side of the coin, only the third trophy-less
season since 2004 could definitely be seen as failure to many fans and pundits
alike. The money that has been invested by one Roman Abramovich over the last
decade should guarantee even the simplest of silverware every year. Nonetheless August 16th brings
about another season and one that is filled with the highest of hopes. However,
if the club make it two consecutive years without a triumph then even the great
Jose Mourinho will be lucky to keep his job going into 2015/2016.
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Effective transfer business is the hallmark of the manager.
This window has been no different. Breaking even with transfers in and
transfers out is unheard of nowadays. Selling David Luiz for 50 million is a
stroke of genius. Purchasing Cesc Fabregas for a miserly 30 million in this day
and age is excellent work; even more so with the departure of the legendary
Frank Lampard. Filipe Luis will replace Ashley Cole and will add further depth
to an already impressive backline (remember Cole barely played last season as
it was!). Finally, Diego Costa is an interesting buy. If you go on previous
season form then this man, with 36 goals in all competitions, is the best
centre forward in the world. If not, then 32 million for a striker who scored
only 34 goals in La Liga between 2009 and 2013 may raise more questions than it
answers. Nevertheless coupled with the return of King Didier, the two should
between them score the goals required for a successful season.
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This squad has absolutely no flaws and in my eyes are clear
favourites. Not only that the manager has been there, done it, got the considerable amount of t-shirts.
He simply is the best around. The only negative comments that could possibly be
brought up about the team is the loss of two inspirational characters on and off
the pitch. John Terry isn’t immortal and if the return of the best young
goalkeeper on the planet marks the end of Petr Cech then Chelsea may be missing
a leader. When times get hard who has the potential to step up to the plate and
drive the team forward? To be honest this is scraping the barrel and if the new
signings gel instantly a season laden with silverware looms for the club from Stamford
Bridge. Perhaps a double or treble may be comfortably within reach.
Predictions – Runaway winners. The best team/squad in the
league, easily.
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