Chelsea player plummets from 6th to 66th in Premier League rankings following unexpected dip in form

Chelsea are struggling both as a team and individually. The stats for the season reflect a significant decline in player performances.

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Chelsea's disappointing season is evident in the statistics.

A glance at the WhoScored rankings of the Premier League reveals only two Blues in the top 40 – Joao Pedro at 18th and Trevoh Chalobah at 39th.

In November, three Blues were in the top 20, with Moises Caicedo dropping from 6th to 66th now. This marks a significant decline for the Ecuadorian, whose form has worsened drastically in recent months, paralleling Chelsea’s struggles.

Drops indicate issues in Chelsea's new philosophy

This situation underscores the shortcomings of the “buy young, sell expensive” approach adopted by the club—individual talents, no matter how gifted, will not excel without a strong team infrastructure. Poor performances will ultimately diminish their value.

Last year, Noni Madueke was sold for a substantial profit. This year, which current squad member has seen their value increase compared to last year? Likely Joao Pedro and Trevoh Chalobah…

In other news…

Chelsea risk falling into the “Ten Hag Trap” if they retain Liam Rosenior into next season, some analysts have cautioned.

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