Chelsea’s brilliant starting XI for 2014/15 with new £60m duo Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas prominent

CM – Ramires

For his hard work and versatility the Brazil international is an important part of the squad and could well get his chance for a regular place following the departure of Lampard.

Ramires may have been part of the team that were trounced 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup, but putting much blame on the 26-year-old specifically would seem unfair.