Keep, sell, or loan - Chelsea midfielders

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Mateo Kovacic

Mateo Kovacic in action for Chelsea.
Mateo Kovacic in action for Chelsea.

Mateo Kovacic had a brilliant season for Chelsea and came through as the main midfielder at the club. The question at the moment is, who accompanies Kovacic in the midfield?

Kovacic's ability to avoid the press and his improved passing range make him a threat in both defense and offense. Alongside the perfect partner, Kovacic can cause even more havoc. KEEP.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Ruben Loftus-Cheek made 40 appearances for Chelsea this season.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek made 40 appearances for Chelsea this season.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has made the most appearances he has ever made for Chelsea this past season. In the 2021-22 season, he registered a total of 40 appearances for the club with one goal and five assists to his name.

Loftus-Cheek is rated by Tuchel but he needs to continue to develop and become more aggressive in midfield. Loftus-Cheek serves a good purpose in the squad and is also a home-grown player. KEEP

Ross Barkley

Ross Barkley should be sold in the summer.
Ross Barkley should be sold in the summer.

Ross Barkley signed for Chelsea in 2018 and he has failed to reach the performance levels he showed at Everton. Barkley was a relatively low-risk signing and was loaned out to Aston Villa last season.

The loan spell started well but ended miserably. In the 2021-22 season, Barkley has only made 14 appearances for the club. At 28, Barkley will want to find regular game time and he should be sold this summer. SELL

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