The 2020-21 European soccer season was a compact grind that produced some surprising results and offered all of us an opportunity to become experts in the field of soft-tissue injuries. It ended with Chelsea's Champions League final win over Manchester City, and while a lot of players have -- or soon will -- report to national teams for summer tournaments, whatever passes as an offseason has officially begun.
Ahead of immersing ourselves in international competitions, however, let us set the table for the 2021-22 club season. Who is most well-positioned for success?