{"id":1634,"date":"2026-08-19T18:42:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T18:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1634"},"modified":"2026-08-19T18:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T18:42:17","slug":"the-five-best-chelsea-fantasy-premier-league-picks-for-2026-27-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1634","title":{"rendered":"The five best Chelsea Fantasy Premier League picks for 2026\/27 season"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The start of the new Premier League campaign also brings around another season of Fantasy Premier League, with plenty of Chelsea players looking superb options for budding managers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is optimism surrounding Chelsea\u2019s chances in the 2026\/27 campaign, with Xabi Alonso<\/a> seeming to settle on a back three formation towards the end of pre-season.<\/p>\n

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The Blues do not have any form of European football to contend with this season, allowing their starting players appropriate rest to thrive in each league game.<\/p>\n

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Where will Chelsea finish in the Premier League in 2026\/27?<\/h3>\n

Let’s hear how you think Xabi Alonso will get on this season\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The five best Chelsea Fantasy Premier League picks<\/h2>\n

The Chelsea Chronicle<\/strong> have outlined five players FPL managers need to be looking at for a successful season!<\/p>\n

Joao Pedro \u2013 \u00a37.5m<\/h2>\n

One of the bargains of the season, there is no surprise that Joao Pedro<\/a> is the second-most selected player on this year\u2019s game.<\/p>\n

Over 60% of managers own the Brazilian, and you are simply missing out if you don\u2019t pick him in your side this season.<\/p>\n

He scored 177 points last season, with 15 goals and four assists last season. Expect that number to continue to rise under Alonso.<\/p>\n

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Marco Palestra \u2013 \u00a35.5m<\/h2>\n

At the time of writing, Marco Palestra<\/a> is owned by just 2.7% of managers in FPL. This looks incredibly low given his potential in Alonso\u2019s system.<\/p>\n

Signed as a high-flying wing-back, the Italian has the opportunity to get involved in the attack a lot, providing ample opportunity for goals and assists.<\/p>\n

Marc Cucurella became a semi-regular with attacking returns in the previous two seasons, and the evidence suggests Palestra may be about to do the exact same.<\/p>\n

Morgan Rogers \u2013 \u00a37.5m<\/h2>\n

Chelsea spent a club-record fee to sign Morgan Rogers<\/a> from Aston Villa. FPL managers can pick him up for just \u00a37.5m.<\/p>\n

The England international has 34 goal involvements over his last two Premier League campaigns, and around better players at Stamford Bridge he can expect to continue on that trajectory.<\/p>\n

One thing managers will need to watch out for is his discipline. Rogers picked up seven yellow cards last season and 10 the one before, which is -1 point to his numbers.<\/p>\n

Reece James \u2013 \u00a35.5m<\/h2>\n

If Reece James<\/a> can stay fit this season, he could be one of the best assets in the game, and there is optimism he will be available more often.<\/p>\n

No European football instantly brings down the captain\u2019s workload, allowing him in theory to not need resting so often this season.<\/p>\n

Alonso seems to favour James in a midfield position<\/a> too, opening up the chance for him to dictate play from the central areas.<\/p>\n

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Enzo Fernandez \u2013 \u00a37m<\/h2>\n

With it looking increasingly more likely that Enzo Fernandez<\/a> stays at Chelsea, \u00a37m could be a bargain for the midfielder who scored 10 goals last season.<\/p>\n

His ability in front of goal has only improved every season he has been in England, and there is nothing to suggest this trend will not continue.<\/p>\n

The Argentine is so often the man for big occasions at Stamford Bridge, and will no doubt be called upon again should he remain in West London.<\/p>\n

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