The World Cup presents a stage for players to perform at their best for their countries with the biggest football prize at stake. Here are some players Chelsea should monitor closely in Qatar:
1. Youssoufa Moukoko. The teenage sensation could light up the stage for Germany at the World Cup. Liverpool are already said to be following his development at Dortmund. Chelsea should be keeping tabs.
2. Jonathan David. Chelsea needs a striker who can score consistently. The 22-year-old Canadian striker could fit the bill.
3. Ousmane Dembele. The Blues moved to get the Frenchman before he signed an extension with Barcelona.
4. Noah Okafor. The Switzerland striker tormented Chelsea when they faced his Salzburg side in the Champions League. The World Cup will tell us if he's a flash in the pan.
5. Josko Gvardiol. Chelsea were strongly linked to the Croatian defender last summer. It wouldn't be a bad idea to keep an eye on him in Qatar.
6. Denzel Dumfries. Chelsea may need the Dutch defender as a replacement for Cesar Azpilicueta.
7. Memphis Depay. Barcelona are ready to offload the striker for cheap in January. The World Cup will tell if he's worth the trouble.
8. Jude Bellingham. Multiple big teams will be watching the teenage Englishman closely in Qatar.
9. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. If Chelsea needs a midfielder under 30 to replace Kante or Jorginho - the Serbian is the man to watch.
10. Pedro. The Flamengo striker may just be the man to transform Chelsea's attack. He was called up to the World Cup by Brazil which shows he deserves attention.
