Chelsea's fundamental lack of physical presence in front of their defence has been made ironic during a week in which two players that won the Champions League with the club announced their retirement.
Ramires, who scored one of the club's most famous goals ever with his deft chip against Barcelona at Nou Camp in the semi-final second leg, retired last week aged 35 after a 16-year professional playing career. The Brazilian was part of the 2014/15 Chelsea title win and also lifted the Champions League in 2012.
Although he wasn't the controlling presence of Claude Makele or N'Golo Kante, his energy and speed combined with flares of brilliance on the ball made him a fan favourite during the six years he was in London.
