driving force, a holding midfielder or as an extra man in defensive line-ups. 6 Chelsea season player ratings John Obi Mikel Has barely featured because of injury and the impressive play of other midfielders, especially when Chelsea were playing the best football in the division at the start of the season. Still, against certain teams Mikel is a much needed defensive shield who they would miss if he went. 4 Chelsea season player ratings Nemanja Matic The best defensive midfielder in England, Matic has formed a formidable partnership with Fabregas that has no weaknesses. Supremely comfortable on the ball, a great reader of the game and able to win the physical battle against the majority of opponents, the big Serbian is a wrecking ball in midfield. 8.5 GETTYall season isn't enough. 7 Getty Images Chelsea season player ratings Juan Cuadrado Whisper it, but this is starting to look like a bit of a misstep by Chelsea. He's been in England less than six months so things like language, settling into a new city and playing with new team-mates are all factors. But the Colombian has not shown anything in Blue. Has only started three games since he joined and was terrible against Palace. A full pre-season should help. 2 Getty Images Chelsea season player ratings Eden Hazard Without equal in the Premier League, Hazard is not only Chelsea's main man, but he is the man for the big occasion. The Belgian deservedly won the Player of the Year award. He is Chelsea's plan A, B