Premier League 2018-19, Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea: Combined XI 

The rivalry once again grew in stature since the 1970s before reaching the level of intensity existing between the clubs today
The rivalry once again grew in stature since the 1970s before reaching the level of intensity existing between the clubs today

Midfield

Centre Midfield - Jorginho

One of the signings of the season so far
One of the signings of the season so far

One of the best signings of the season so far, the Brazilian born Italian midfielder has been phenomenal for the Blues so far.

The playmaker has averaged 1.8 tackles, 0.7 interceptions and 1.1 clearance per match and has a tackle success rate of 38%.

The stats of the Italian on the offensive front has been non-existent with poor figures, although he has a goal to his name, it is he who initiates the attack from the centre of the midfield.

One of the best Regista's in the World right now, Jorginho stats on the distribution of the ball in the park has been jaw-dropping.

The Italian has already made 1186 passes in his 12 appearances with about 98.83 passes per match at an equally jaw-dropping 91.3% pass success rate.


Central Midfield - N'golo Kante

The World Cup winner seems to be enjoying his more advanced midfield role.
The World Cup winner seems to be enjoying his more advanced midfield role.

With the arrival of Jorginho and Maurizio Sarri from Napoli, N'Golo Kante has been largely relieved from his defensive duties with Sarri making the Frenchman more of an attacking threat than his usual traits.

The World Cup winner has been at his usual in the defensive side with 1.8 tackles, 0.8 interceptions and 0.8 clearance per match along with 70 recoveries and tackles success rate of 59%.

It is the attacking stats that's been quite impressive with 1.1 shots and 1.3 key passes per game along with a goal and an assist to the 27-year old's name.

Like all Chelsea players, the passing attributes of the former Leicester City man has been impressive with 695 passes at an average of 57.92 passes per match and having a pass percentage of 88.8%


Centre Midfield - Ross Barkley

Barkley seems to have finally gotten his confidence back.
Barkley seems to have finally gotten his confidence back.

Barkley is another player who has improved immensely since the arrival of Maurizio Sarri. The former Evertonian has made five starts and six appearances from the bench in the Premier League so far.

The England Internationals has already scored three goals and made three assists in the league so far and averages 1.4 shots and 0.5 key passes per match.

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