Jorginho first, bad news for Saul: most minutes played among Chelsea midfielders this season

Thomas Tuchel is masterfully rotating his squad this season with Chelsea looking to reclaim the Premier League title.

The Blues bolstered their midfield ranks by signing Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan in the summer transfer window.

However, the Spaniard has played just 270 minutes of football for Chelsea so far this campaign. Meanwhile, Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic remain almost ever-present.

Most minutes played by Chelsea midfielders this season:

Jorginho — 1071

Mateo Kovacic — 1006

Mason Mount — 763

N'Golo Kante — 519

Ruben Loftus-Cheek — 496

Ross Barkley — 270

Saul Niguez — 270