5 players who have underperformed for Chelsea this season 

#4 N'Golo Kante

Kante in action for Chelsea

French midfielder and two-time Premier League winner, N'Golo Kante is a vital player for Antonio Conte, in Chelsea's bid to defend their title. The Frenchman has found it challenging to gel with Chelsea's replacements for Matic and it has resulted in the Blues slow start to the campaign, as they sit 3 points off second place.

The defending champions need to pick up a string of victories to challenge the two Manchester clubs and if Conte can sort out his best central midfield pairing, it will boost their title aspirations. As Bakayoko and Drinkwater fit into the system and club, Kante and Fabregas need to up their game up a level and take charge of the situation, guiding the new players.

Kante well known for his incredible energy and work rate has to produce more output, as he has only a goal and an assist to his name thus far this season.

A crafty player with incredible heart, once Kante gets in his stride and stays comfortable with his partner in midfield, Chelsea's engine will be working at full tilt.