Five attributes of Nemanja Matic Chelsea will miss

TACKLING

Matic is one of the best tacklers in the Premier League

Over the years, Matic has proven to be a strong tackler, resembling his country mate Nemanja Vidic. The Serbian is capable of breaking attacks in the midfield and orchestrating counter attacks with defence-splitting passes, like the one he produced on his debut versus West Ham for the Red Devils.

It was his interception in United's half that allowed Paul Pogba to set up the counter attack leading to a goal.

Matic made an impressive 55 interceptions last season and Chelsea would definitely feel the absence of his holding abilities.