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Chelsea's defence has improved from last season with 3 clean sheets in 7 games, but the back four's contribution while going forward is not talked about enough. 20 goals so far in the league and the four have been instrumental at making things happen from the back. (1/5) #CFC
All four Chelsea defenders feature in the top 10 defenders who switch the play during games. Liverpool switch play more frequently as well with 3 players in the top 10 this season [last season TAA & van Dijk dominated switches]. (2/5) #CFC
![All four Chelsea defenders feature in the top 10 defenders who switch the play during games. Liverpool switch play more frequently as well with 3 players in the top 10 this season [last season TAA & van Dijk dominated switches]. (2/5) #CFC](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EnHcG4vUcAInP32.jpg "All four Chelsea defenders feature in the top 10 defenders who switch the play during games. Liverpool switch play more frequently as well with 3 players in the top 10 this season [last season TAA & van Dijk dominated switches]. (2/5) #CFC")
Chilwell is getting better with his SCA, only marginally behind Cancelo while James has steered clear with GCA.
Chilwell leads SoT & non-penalty xG for a defender & at the other end James is leading crosser.
[TAA & AR were great with crosses when LFC won the league] (3/5) #CFC
![Chilwell is getting better with his SCA, only marginally behind Cancelo while James has steered clear with GCA.Chilwell leads SoT & non-penalty xG for a defender & at the other end James is leading crosser.[TAA & AR were great with crosses when LFC won the league] (3/5) #CFC](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EnHfpfFUUAcBHSA.jpg "Chilwell is getting better with his SCA, only marginally behind Cancelo while James has steered clear with GCA.Chilwell leads SoT & non-penalty xG for a defender & at the other end James is leading crosser.[TAA & AR were great with crosses when LFC won the league] (3/5) #CFC")
![Chilwell is getting better with his SCA, only marginally behind Cancelo while James has steered clear with GCA.Chilwell leads SoT & non-penalty xG for a defender & at the other end James is leading crosser.[TAA & AR were great with crosses when LFC won the league] (3/5) #CFC](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EnHfr01VEAQp_49.jpg "Chilwell is getting better with his SCA, only marginally behind Cancelo while James has steered clear with GCA.Chilwell leads SoT & non-penalty xG for a defender & at the other end James is leading crosser.[TAA & AR were great with crosses when LFC won the league] (3/5) #CFC")
![Chilwell is getting better with his SCA, only marginally behind Cancelo while James has steered clear with GCA.Chilwell leads SoT & non-penalty xG for a defender & at the other end James is leading crosser.[TAA & AR were great with crosses when LFC won the league] (3/5) #CFC](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EnHft2wUYAAiKG-.jpg "Chilwell is getting better with his SCA, only marginally behind Cancelo while James has steered clear with GCA.Chilwell leads SoT & non-penalty xG for a defender & at the other end James is leading crosser.[TAA & AR were great with crosses when LFC won the league] (3/5) #CFC")
![Chilwell is getting better with his SCA, only marginally behind Cancelo while James has steered clear with GCA.Chilwell leads SoT & non-penalty xG for a defender & at the other end James is leading crosser.[TAA & AR were great with crosses when LFC won the league] (3/5) #CFC](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EnHfvqzVgAAJeFU.jpg "Chilwell is getting better with his SCA, only marginally behind Cancelo while James has steered clear with GCA.Chilwell leads SoT & non-penalty xG for a defender & at the other end James is leading crosser.[TAA & AR were great with crosses when LFC won the league] (3/5) #CFC")
Chilwell leads SoT & non-penalty xG for a defender & at the other end James is leading crosser.
[TAA & AR were great with crosses when LFC won the league] (3/5) #CFC
It's not all about Chilwell and James though. Thiago Silva has been calm & composed on the ball, playing from the back. Everybody else is in his rear view mirror.
ManCity defenders were brilliant last season with carries and progression. Thiago Silva has taken over. (4/5) #CFC
ManCity defenders were brilliant last season with carries and progression. Thiago Silva has taken over. (4/5) #CFC
Of course, only 8 games have been played so far and these numbers are only for defenders who've clocked a minimum of 360 minutes. But if there are no injuries/illnesses, then this is going to look similar at the end of the season. (5/5) #CFC
