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Champions League Power Rankings: PSG shine in matchweek 1

By James Dudko

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Kylian Mbappe of PSG during the UEFA Champions League match between Celtic Glasgow and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) at Celtic Park on September 12, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Kylian Mbappe of PSG during the UEFA Champions League match between Celtic Glasgow and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) at Celtic Park on September 12, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 12: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Chelsea FC and Qarabag FK at Stamford Bridge on September 12, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 12: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Chelsea FC and Qarabag FK at Stamford Bridge on September 12, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /

5. Chelsea

A 6-0 win may lead some to believe Chelsea should rank higher than fifth. But the Blues were always going to beat Champions League debutants Qarabag and beat them handily.

The fact Chelsea managed to score so many despite making several changes, shows the strength in depth of this squad. Contrary to popular opinion, the Blues recruited well this summer.

Bakayoko, Zappacosta, striker Alvaro Morata, defender Antonio Rudiger and midfielder Danny Drinkwater have added the talent and depth manager Antonio Conte craves.

Zappacosta, Bakayoko and Batshuayi, Morata’s replacement on the night, all scoring offered proof of said strength in depth. Yet the biggest boost for Chelsea came via the return from injury of Eden Hazard.

The mercurial No. 10 is an outrageously gifted match-winner when in the mood and on form. Getting Hazard up to speed with Morata will further boost Chelsea’s potential to go a long way in Europe this season.

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