With the Premier League about to start this weekend, we at VAVEL take a look at five players who are poised to have a significant impact on their teams in the upcoming season.
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Oscar Bobb
The Norwegian winger made two starts for the Champions last season and scored a skillful goal away at Newcastle, showcasing his talents. With Cole Palmer's transfer to Chelsea last summer and Julian Alvarez's record sale to Atletico Madrid this summer, the youngster now has the opportunity to secure a starting spot in Pep Guardiola's attack.
Bobb has been in excellent form during pre-season, demonstrating his abilities with his left foot, cutting in from the right, and even providing an assist in the Community Shield last weekend.
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Romeo Lavia
Since joining the Blues, Romeo Lavia has only played a total of 32 minutes in the Premier League. The young Belgian midfielder is hoping for more consistent playing time this season after a campaign marred by injuries last time.
Competition for places in the Chelsea midfield will be intense, with Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, and new signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall all vying for positions in Enzo Maresca's team.
Lavia appears to be Maresca's early favorite, having played over 368 minutes in pre-season - the most of any player.
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Morgan Rogers
Having moved to Aston Villa in January from Middlesbrough for £15m, great things were expected of the 22-year-old.
The Englishman's Villains career started slowly, but he eventually became a regular starter under Unai Emery, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist last season.
Having sold Moussa Diaby to Al-Ittihad, Rogers will play an advanced role with more responsibilities placed on his shoulders. His link-up play with Ollie Watkins is beginning to develop as they form a connection from wing to striker.
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Niclas Fullkrug
One of Germany's top players at Euro 2024 has transferred to the Premier League this summer with West Ham. The 31-year-old has been signed by the Hammers for £27m from Borussia Dortmund.
The tall striker is one of many additions made by Julian Lopategi this summer, and on paper, he seems to be of fantastic value. With over 50 goals in his last four Bundesliga seasons, Fullkrug is a prolific forward - something that West Ham have been craving for years.
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Riccardo Calafiori
Riccardo Calafiori signed for the Gunners from Bologna at the end of July, putting an end to weeks of speculation following his impressive performance at Euro 2024.
Arsenal will once again vie for the Premier League title and are counting on the addition of Calafiori to further bolster an already formidable defense, which kept 16 clean sheets last season.
The versatile left-footed defender can play in his natural position at center-back or transition to left-back and also invert into midfield. This is something that Mikel Arteta was keen to implement last season but struggled with due to injuries to Oleksandr Zinchenko.
