When you have a squad that is so packed with talented individuals, it seems churlish to even suggest that there are around four or five players who generally make the team tick. In this article we take a look at five Chelsea players who seem to hold an inordinate amount of influence on how the team performs.
1. JOHN TERRY (England, Central defender)
Captaining both Chelsea and England John Terry sets the standard for the other players to adhere to. A tough, uncompromising and brave defender, he has incredible skill and a technically sound style. His skill at stopping teams set players and fearlessly leading the team by example can be incredible, you could not find a better player to captain your club and country.
2. ASHLEY COLE (England, Left back)
He may not be the most popular player amongst Arsenal fans, although he is still considered by many to be the best left back in the soccer world. Certainly he has struggled for form and confidence at times, his quality balls into the box after breakaways down the left side can only be matched by his nack of stopping the worlds best players in their tracks. noone else managers to keep players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo quite during games. That’s no fluke, only a world class left back can pull it off.
3. MIKAEL ESSIEN (Ghana, Central midfielder)
Injury robbed Chelsea of Essien for a large chunk of last season and his absence was keenly felt,even in a team filled with a world class midfield. Essien gives the midfield wonderful balance. With first class defensive skill and a high work rate not to mention a great intelligence for the game. He gets forward at the right time along with a powerful and accurate kicking game from a distance. At today’s prices the 24.4 million pounds that it cost to buy him looks like a bargin.
4. FRANK LAMPARD (England, Central Midfielder)
Who wouldn’t want a player like Lampard in the midifled scoring handfuls of goals. He has shown a great return to form under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti and as a result his goal tally has been increasing dramatically. Frank Lampard is a vital source of attacking strength due to his accurate shooting and ability to link play with his strikers.
5. DIDIER DROGBA (Ivory Coast, Attacker)
It is hard to dispute the claim that Didier Drogba is the best striker in the world at the moment. Didier Drogba wearing the Chelsea soccer jersey makes all defenders fear the upcoming game. The big striker may have his critics, who lambaste his theatrics when he falls over when tackled, or who bristle at his continual insistence to argue with officials and opposition players, but on his day the Ivorian striker is unstoppable. His presence, goals and power are a key element of Carlo Ancelotti’s Chelsea and at times this season, he has carried the team on his back. His skill may give Chelsea what they need to end Manchester United’s recent dominance of the Premier League.
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