Former PL star reveals the four players Chelsea cannot afford to drop

Jamie Redknapp believes Chelsea cannot afford to drop four key players

Speaking to Sky Sports (h/t Metro), Jamie Redknapp has named three defensive stars among four players who Chelsea should consider undroppable.

The former English international believes Mason Mount, Ben Chilwell, Edouard Mendy, and Thiago Silva are all indispensable to Frank Lampard’s side.

Mount was the goalscorer on the night as the Blues got back to winning ways in the Premier League against Fulham. The 22-year-old’s performances also saw him draw praise from Gary Lineker.

Fulham gave Lampard’s side a real run for their money in the first half. Things improved in the second half after Scott Parker’s side were reduced to 10-men.

Despite the man advantage, it took the Blues until the 78th minute to break the deadlock. It was the second time in two games where Mount scored for Chelsea.

Redknapp believes the midfielder is one of the few players Lampard can rely on.

“Frank’s got a few players in that team right now that he will be picking every single week; he [Mount] is one, Mendy, Thiago Silva’s incredible, Chilwell.”

Redknapp was particularly effusive in his praise of Mount. He praised the player for setting the pace fo the game for Chelsea.

“What Mason Mount did today is he set the tempo all game.”

He believes the midfielder must, however, continue to add goals to his name. Lampard made the same demand of Chilwell last week. So far, the 22-year-old has continued to do just that.

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The Blues have a strong squad with plenty of strength in depth on paper. However, certain members are still coming to terms with their roles. Until then it will fall upon a few to carry the weight of expectations.