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European champions Chelsea have shown tremendous improvement under the tutelage of Thomas Tuchel. With the guidance of the German boss, the Blues have dominated Europe and are one of the hot favorites to lift the Premier League title.
Chelsea are at the top of the Premier League table, having accumulated 19 points fromeight games. They have scored sixteen goals in the league campaign so far while conceding just three. The Blues have run riot at Stamford Bridge, ruthlessly dispatching opponents with their powerful displays.
Chelsea have painted a similar picture of dominance in the UEFA Champions League. The Champions League winners are second in their group with six points after three games, suffering a defeat only at the hands of Juventus.
Thomas Tuchel deserves a lot of credit for Chelsea's changes in fortune but the Premier League giants also boast one of the strongest squads in Europe. It goes without saying that they have some extremely creative footballers in their ranks. On that note, let us take a look at
Chelsea's 5 most creative players at the moment
#5 Hakim Ziyech
Hakim Ziyech arrived from Ajax with a reputation for being one of the best creative players in Europe, bagging 49 goals and 81 assists for the Dutch team. Although he has yet to make his mark for Chelsea, Ziyech is a player who can open up any organized defense with his caliber.
Ziyech is extremely gifted and is known for his ability to get past defenders with his superb dribbling skills. The Moroccan wizard is also a sublime passer and knows how to find teammates in tight areas with his vision.
The only criticism for Ziyech is his lack of consistency. The 28-year-old is yet to prove his worth under Tuchel, which is why he is not a regular for Chelsea. Despite his flaws, Ziyech remains one of the most creative players in the Premier League.
#4 Timo Werner
Since his arrival at Chelsea, Timo Werner has been criticized for his inefficiency in front of goal. The forward has missed some very easy chances but what he lacked in finishing, he has made amends for with his creativity in the final third.
With his pace and consistency, Werner always managed to stretch opponent's defense. The 25-year-old is extremely direct in his offensive approach, often dropping deep to create space for his teammates under Tuchel.
Werner's movement in wide areas more often than not bears fruit and creates an opening for Chelsea when needed. The German forward has racked up 14 goals and 16 assists for the Blues so far.
#3 Jorginho
One of the favorites to win the Ballon d'Or this year, Jorginho is enjoying the best year of his career. The midfielder was one of the best players for his club and country, helping them win the UEFA Champions League and EURO 2020, respectively.
Often underappreciated, Jorginho has made a steady rise to become one of the best midfielders in the world. The Italian operates from deep, rotates possession with his sensational passing range and dictates the tempo of the match. Most of Chelsea's attacking moves start with him as Jorginho remains the focal point for initiating an offensive approach.
The 29-year-old's importance for Chelsea is undisputed as the Blues look a different side when he is playing. Jorginho makes the Blues tick and remains the pulse of the team.
#2 Mason Mount
Having risen up the ranks at Chelsea, Mason Mount has developed into an indispensable asset for the Blues. The youngster was one of Chelsea's best players in the knockout rounds of the Champions League and helped his club lift the title with his performances.
Mount is a gifted midfielder who acts as a link-up between Chelsea's midfield and attack. The 22-year-old is known for holding up the ball and for helping his team build attacks through his enhanced passing range. He is very composed on the ball epitomising his calm approach on the field of play.
Mount also offers himself by moving into dangerous positions, which creates spaces for his teammates. Though perceived to be defensively weak, Mount's playmaking abilities are enough to keep him in the first team.
#1 Mateo Kovacic
Mateo Kovacic might not be the best midfielder in Chelsea's squad but he is still a driving force when it comes to creativity. The Croatian's dazzling runs alone have helped open up defensive barriers numerous times.
Kovacic can dribble well and effortlessly glide past opponents, opening up a lot of options for his teammates during attack. The 27-year-old also posseses a penchant for through balls, which is why his presence increases the number of decisive key passes into the box.
With the presence of Mount, Kante and Jorginho, Kovacic has found it hard to really cement his place in Chelsea's starting eleven. The Croatian still has three assists to his name so far this season, more than any other Chelsea player.
