A look at the Premier League champions for 2014/15 – how Chelsea’s squad fared as they ran away with the title and also picked up the Capital One Cup along the way…
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Thibaut Courtois – A brave choice by Jose Mourinho to make the young Belgian the new number one, but Courtois performed excellently and more than deserves the place in goal now. 8.5/10.
Petr Cech – Still a great goalkeeper, Cech may not have played as much this year but was solid as ever when called upon to start in Courtois’ absence. 7/10.
Branislav Ivanovic – One of the best right-backs in the world without a doubt, it was another great season for the Serbian, who was solid at the back and contributed some important goals. 8.5/10.
Cesar Azpilicueta – A rock-solid defender, the Spaniard may not be the most effective going forward, but he remains a key part of this Chelsea team. 8/10.
Filipe Luis – Brought in from Atletico Madrid, the Brazilian failed to replace Azpilicueta as first choice and contributed very little to the Blues’ great season. 5.5/10.
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John Terry – Back to his very best this season, club captain John Terry was undoubtedly one of Chelsea’s best players as he played every single minute of their title-winning campaign, as well as scoring the opener against Tottenham in the League Cup final win. 9/10.
Gary Cahill – One or two bad games, but otherwise very solid again from Chelsea defender Gary Cahill, who has now won all there is to win in the game in his short time at Stamford Bridge. 8/10.
Kurt Zouma – Not used that often, but the French youngster put in some solid performances in defence when called upon, particularly in a big game against Manchester City. Definitely one for the future. 6.5/10.
John Obi Mikel – The reliable Nigerian is becoming increasingly on the fringes of the first-team at Chelsea, and didn’t play enough to show how solid he can be at his best. 5.5/10.
Ramires – Another midfielder increasingly out of favour this season, Brazilian battler Ramires did not have his best campaign, but is a good player to have as a backup. 6.5/10.
Nemanja Matic – Perhaps the best defensive midfielder in the world, the Serbian was outstanding in his first full season at Stamford Bridge, playing a major role in the club’s success. 8.5/10.
Cesc Fabregas – A terrific signing from Barcelona, former Arsenal man Cesc Fabregas started superbly for the Blues before fading slightly, but has to go down as a big success overall. 8/10.
Willian – An underrated winger who works hard defensively, Willian was a regular for Mourinho throughout the season and clearly has an important part to play in this side. 7/10.
Andre Schurrle – Sold to Wolfsburg halfway through the season, the German winger still showed some class when used, scoring in games against Burnley and Manchester City despite limited playing time. 6.5/10.
Oscar – A brilliant young player improving all the time, the Brazilian playmaker had a fine season with eight goals and eight assists confirming his status in the team. 8/10.
Juan Cuadrado – Signed from Fiorentina in January, the Colombian winger was an exciting addition but ended up playing precious few minutes and as such looking a little below par. Should be a good player for next season. 5.5/10.
Eden Hazard – One of the best players in the world, Eden Hazard had another excellent season for Chelsea and won the PFA Player of the Year for his efforts. 9/10.
Diego Costa – An awesome signing from Atletico Madrid, Diego Costa settled instantly in England and scored 21 goals to fire Chelsea to the double. 9/10.
Loic Remy – A good backup striker, the Frenchman contributed nine goals to the team’s cause after joining from Queens Park Rangers. 7/10.
Didier Drogba – Well past his best, Didier Drogba’s role off the pitch was perhaps more useful in terms of guiding the Blues to the title. 6/10.
Jose Mourinho – Finally, the manager – for all the criticism of his approach to handling the media and his relationship with other managers, there’s no doubt that whatever he’s doing has worked. The Portuguese coach has an excellent record of delivering trophies and will only be disappointed not to have gone further in the FA Cup and Champions League as his side strolled to the title. 8.5/10.
