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As soon as I saw the job opening, I couldn't resist. It is with some regret that I leave Everton as I feel that we were building a really strong, competitive squad there, but this is my club, I couldn't say no to Chelsea.
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As you can see above, Villas-Boas did a mixed job during his time in charge. We are still in the Europa League (Rather than the Champions League) and FA Cup, however we got knocked out of the Capital One Cup in the 3rd round by Southampton. We have also been poor so far this season in the Premier League, sitting in 7th position. Our number one priority has to be get back into the Champions League as soon as possible and that will be our aim for the rest of the season.
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In terms of our squad, it looks fairly strong. The immediate problem seems to be an ageing back line with the 37 year old John Terry and 32 year old Gary Cahill. It seems balanced enough to give us a good run for the remainder of the season. The one concern does seem to be the size of the squad. There is no way I can keep everybody happy so expect a major clear out at the end of the season.
Key Players
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Eden Hazard is a truly remarkable footballer. An average rating of 7.59 over the past three and a half seasons tells you everything you need to know and he will be crucial to any success we hope to have.
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Perhaps the best right back in the world at the moment, Cesar Azpilicueta is another wonderful footballer. He is sure to hold down his position at right back and can tear apart defences while remaining reliable at the back.
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What a difference a world class goalkeeper can make, and Courtois is certainly that. Between him and Begovic the goalkeeping position is well and truly locked down.
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A £16 mil summer buy from Bayern Munich, Antonio Rudiger is developing into a quality centre back. Tall, strong and fast, he has everything he needs to succeed and will be a real asset for us.