Youri Tielemans ideal man to replace fading superstar in Chelsea’s midfield

Wednesday night’s game against Barcelona sealed many things for Chelsea fans. For one it sealed the team’s exit from the Champions League. But it also seemed to be the definitive end for Cesc Fabregas at the very top level.

Against his old club the midfielder had a real stinker, and while he remains a quality player to have in the squad, if the Blues want to really compete for the Champions League again they will need to replace him before his legs go entirely.

One man who would provide the same skill and guile in midfield but with a bit more vigour is Youri Tielemans, the Belgian midfielder who is playing at Monaco.

He has made the step up from Anderlecht to Ligue 1 easily, and his next club will be one of the top sides in Europe.

He’s still just 20, and while Chelsea were burned by the purchase of Tiemoue Bakayoko this summer, they may find themselves going back for more action on the south coast of France this summer.

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