Chelsea 2015/2016 Season Long Thread

Other than the early Champions League exit, 2014/2015 was a pretty successful season. Need to maintain the success domestically and do more in Europe. Looking forward to what should be a more competitive and enthralling campaign.

Projected XI



Highlights:

All 107 Goals from 14/15

Nemanja Matic is REALLY good

Eden Hazard is really good, too

Lifting the trophy

CAMPEONES CAMPEONES OLE OLE OLE

FIXTURES

International Champions Cup:

July 23 New York Red Bulls
July 25 PSG
July 29 Barcelona
August 5 Fiorentina

Community Shield:

August 2 Arsenal (Wembley)

Premier League:

August 8 Swansea City (H)
August 15 Manchester City (A)
August 22 West Bromwich Albion (A)
August 29 Crystal Palace (H)
September 12 Everton (A)
September 19 Arsenal (H)
September 26 Newcastle United (A)
October 3 Southampton (H)
October 17 Aston Villa (H)
October 24 West Ham United (A)
October 31 Liverpool (H)
November 7 Stoke City (A)
November 21 Norwich City (H)
November 28 Tottenham Hotspur (A)
December 5 Bournemouth (H)
December 12 Leicester City (A)
December 19 Sunderland (H)
December 26 Watford (H)
December 28 Manchester United (A)
Janaury 2 Crystal Palace (A)
January 13 West Bromwich Albion (H)
January 16 Everton (H)
January 23 Arsenal (A)
February 2 Watford (A)
February 6 Manchester United (H)
February 13 Newcastle United (H)
February 27 Southampton (A)
March 1 Norwich City (A)
March 5 Stoke City (H)
March 12 Liverpool (A)
March 19 West Ham United (H)
April 2 Aston Villa (A)
April 9 Swansea City (A)
April 16 Manchester City (H)
April 23 Bournemouth (A)
April 30 Tottenham Hotspur (H)
May 7 Sunderland (A)
May 15 Leicester City (H)

Players In:
Radamel Falcao (LOAN): Striker. Nightmare loan spell at Old Trafford. Seems to be past his best, but could possibly be a better fit in Mourinho’s system. Could also benefit from not having the same high expectations he had going into last season.

Nathan: Attacking Midfielder. Reported 4.5 Million Pounds from Atletico Paranaense. Will reportedly spend the 2015/16 season on loan at Vitesse.

Christian Manea (Supposedly): Right Back. Reported 2.3 Million Pounds from Viitorul Constanta.

Players Out:

Didier Drogba

Petr Cech

Gael Kakuta

Loan Watch:

Lewis Baker: CM (Vitesse)

Mario Pasalic: CM (Monaco)

Christian Atsu: RW (Bournemouth)

Transfer Rumors:

Kenedy: Forward—Fluminense. Often compared to Hulk (Expected to complete move this week for 6.3 Million Pounds)

Antoine Griezmann: Forward—Atletico Madrid. Extremely talented, versatile player. Can play wide, up front or just behind striker.

Paul Pogba: Midfield—Juventus. Chelsea are rumored to be competing for his signature along with every other top club in Europe.

Antonio Rudiger: Center Back—VfB Stuttgart. Very athletic. Wolfsburg also rumored to be interested.

Asmir Begovic: Goalkeeper—Stoke City. Wouldn’t be surprised to see the deal go through this week. Will be a great backup for Courtois with Cech moving to Arsenal.

Baba Rahman: Left Back—FC Augsburg. Roma reportedly have offered higher wages. Not really necessary unless Luis leaves.