18) John Obi Mikel
The experienced Nigerian international is seeing his influence on the Blues’ squad wane as the years go by – and the capture of Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona may push him even further back in the pecking order.
17) Fernando Torres
The Spanish international and former Liverpool man continues to struggle for form at Stamford Bridge – and the signings of Diego Costa and Didier Drogba could leave him as third choice for the lone striker role in Mourinho 4-2-3-1 system.
16) Branislav Ivanovic
The Serbian has been a main stay of the Chelsea team in recent years, but the signing of Filipe Luis at left back and subsequent move of Cesar Azplicueta to right back makes it hard to see him being a first choice player this year.
15) Ramires
The Brazilian saves his most important and impressive displays for the biggest games of the season against difficult opposition, but is likely to play less against lesser teams during the coming season.
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