EPL: Pat Nevin names untouchable players in Chelsea squad

A former Chelsea star, Pat Nevin has named the untouchables in the
club's midfield.

According to Nevin, N'Golo Kante is 'undroppable', adding that the
other players in his rank face a tough task each week in trying to get
into the starting XI.

He also noted that new signing, Jorginho can't be dropped to the
bench, and that Cesc Fabregas, Danny Drinkwater, Loftus-Cheek and
Mateo Kovacic will have to battle to get a place in Chelsea's
midfield.

Nevin told Chelsea's website, "Talking of Ross Barkley, it brings back
the discussion of what will be the manager's first-choice midfield
three as the season develops.

"N'Golo Kante, obviously, is undroppable in any shape or form and
Jorginho is the gaffer's man, so should get an initial run in the
team.

"That leaves Cesc Fabregas, Barkley, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Danny
Drinkwater and now Mateo Kovacic all fighting for that one spot.

"There is even the possibility that if you play [Eden] Hazard and
Willian wide up front, Pedro might stick his oar in for that
particular berth.

"I mentioned this last week and have been ruminating on it ever since.

"The short answer is that the manager can adapt and change for
different games and the different styles of teams we are up against.

"Whether it is home or away might also have an effect."