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Midfielders
Jorginho - 6.5/10
Besides a few decent performances, this season was a huge drop-off for the Italian, who committed several mistakes, so much so that fans were even baying for his blood. But to his credit, Jorginho was once again clinical from the spot, netting seven penalties, which is somehow the most goals scored by a Chelsea player in the Premier League this season!
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N'Golo Kante - 8.5/10
Where do we even begin with N'Golo Kante? Frankly, we're exhausted of superlatives to describe the midfield phenom as he capped off another fine campaign for Chelsea: unbeatable on the ball, technically flawless, commanding of his area, and countless ball recoveries.
Mateo Kovacic - 7/10
Barring a muscle injury late on, the diminutive Croatian was a mainstay in Tuchel's side, making a difference with his ability to carry the ball forward and working very hard when not in possession too. His influence at Chelsea has grown by leaps and bounds lately, and is just entering the peak of his career at 27.
Billy Gilmour - N/A
Billy Gilmour emerged as Chelsea's potential star last year with his promising displays. However, his development ran into a stonewall due to a knee injury that derailed his entire season. The 19-year old played full 90 minutes against Fulham and Manchester City earlier this month and looked alright, suggesting he's on the road to a full recovery.
Kai Havertz - 7/10
Chelsea's most expensive buy last summer, Kai Havertz couldn't really live up to his potential in what was a fairly difficult debut campaign. To be fair, he showed promising signs in the second-half with improved performances, though his rightful position in the side is still a matter of debate. He contributed nine goals in total for the Blues (scoring four and assisting five) in the Premier League.
Mason Mount - 9/10
Chelsea's player of the season and with some good measure too. Mason Mount was in a league of his own, tearing defenses asunder with his creative skills and stepping up to the plate in key moments, such as netting the winner against Liverpool at Anfield. He's become the side's lynchpin and the best part is, the midfielder is still only 22!
