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Despite Chelsea going through a managerial search at this moment in time, the attention has turned towards the future of a key player at Stamford Bridge.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s vision for the future is built around a specific group of players who are considered strictly off-limits. At the heart of this project is Cole Palmer, who, despite his dip in form of late, is still one of the best creative midfielders in the Premier League on his day. <\/p>\n

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Another name is Moises Caicedo, who has stabilised the midfield and is seen as a non-negotiable starter for the long term.<\/p>\n

In defence, Levi Colwill and Reece James remain central to the identity at Stamford Bridge. Despite James\u2019 injury battles, his leadership as captain and world-class ability make him irreplaceable. <\/p>\n

Amid all the uncertainty, this core group represents the spine that the hierarchy will believe can help turn things around moving forward.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea fans, which ONE are you picking?\ud83d\udc40<\/h3>\n

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Joao Pedro is seen as \u2018crucial\u2019 to the new Chelsea project<\/h2>\n

Fabrizio Romano issued an update on Joao Pedro\u2019s future amid links to Barcelona, and it seems as if he\u2019s set to stay put at Chelsea this summer. <\/p>\n

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano had this to say.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy understanding is Chelsea has NO intention of letting Joao Pedro leave this summer. They believe the new project this summer has to start with him as a crucial part.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe summer is long; if anything changes, I\u2019ll let you know.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Joao Pedro has to be the priority this summer<\/h2>\n

Chelsea\u2019s decision to build around Joao Pedro is a rare positive in their recent recruitment strategy. Since his \u00a360 million move from Brighton last summer, the Brazilian has silenced skeptics by becoming the club\u2019s most reliable threat in the final third.<\/p>\n

His debut season has been nothing short of spectacular, highlighted by hitting the 20-goal mark across all competitions, the first Blue to do so since Cole Palmer. <\/p>\n

For the new manager, having a proven, elite finisher who is already adapted to life at Stamford Bridge is essential for stability and gives a platform to build off.<\/p>\n

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