SillySeason look at the under-performers of Chelsea’s season so far
Chelsea Football Club have today announced the sacking of manager Jose Mourinho after their dreadful start to the new Premier League campaign.
After winning the title just a few months ago, Chelsea currently sit 16th in the Premier League, a measly one-point above the relegation zone after 16-games.
A defeat to Leicester City was the last straw for Roman Abramovich as he today decided to pull the trigger once again and part ways with the Portuguese.
But was it all Mourinho’s fault? Or did the players have a huge part in the sacking?
SillySeason take a look into the five players that let Mourinho down this season.
5) Branislav Ivanovic
What has happened to the Serb?
Easily the Premier League’s best right-back last season, but a complete shadow of his former-self this time around.
Dreadful performances early on in the season against the likes of Swansea City and Crystal Palace cost Chelsea several points and ultimately left them where they are today.
He was signed as a centre-back, pushed over to the right-back position where he flourished at first, but this season has been a real downfall for Ivanovic.
His woeful defending and lack of pace simply cost Chelsea too many goals and too many points.
