Chelsea: 5 Blues players expected to shine in Russia


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For most fans of Premier League teams, the summer is a time of rest and recuperation, at the same time keeping one eye on the transfer rumours and the internal runnings of the club. 

In a World Cup year, though, things are slightly different. There are club players to keep an eye on and the finals also offers a good chance to check out the players whose names keep cropping up in the rumour mills.

With 12 Chelsea players making the trip to Russia this summer, RealSport take a look at the five players most likely to make an impact on the World Cup finals. 

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