Nemanja Matic is becoming more and more important to Chelsea

With each passing game it is clear to see why Jose Mourinho demanded that the club brought Matic back.

He is the shield in front of the back four that Mourinho loves so much and is a world class player to boot.

He creates time and space on the ball and makes things look effortless.

The successor to Claude Makelele Chelsea have been searching for without a doubt.