Let's put this into perspective with all this "epic" talk. He played for Basil before he was a Chelsea. Not exactly Real Madrid is it? Also Chelsea aren't going to say, let's sign a great starting XI and then Toss Pots for the rest of the squad. This isn't Arsenal. Chelsea want a strong starting XI and a very strong bench if (and when) players get injured we can still play on.

Because Chelsea FC got a lot of talent in that position.

Well he played most pre season games. And there are better players than him in his position

He rejected liverpool. His fault

Money