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Why Chelsea Must Sign Declan Rice! 
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Considering West Ham finished 16th in the PL this season (bottom half finish for the third time in the last four seasons), the main player that stood out was Declan Rice showing how much potential he has to offer.
Starting with defensive attributes, Rice is one of the very best DMs in the league.
Rice ranks 4th in the ladder for tackles won (116) this season. Unsurprisingly he is also very active in his teams press too ranking 2nd in the league for most successful presses (237).
Rice ranks 4th in the ladder for tackles won (116) this season. Unsurprisingly he is also very active in his teams press too ranking 2nd in the league for most successful presses (237).
Declan has incredible positional awareness which is credited by the fact he is an excellent interceptor of the ball, ranking joint 3rd in the league with a total of 77 interceptions.
His excellent defensive attributes developed from playing CB at the start of his career.
His excellent defensive attributes developed from playing CB at the start of his career.
The reason Rice is able to intercept a lot of passes is because of how he anticipates a situation.
Declan is always aware of what is happening around him and instead of taking a man, he will take up a zone to cut the passing lanes, hence his high number of interceptions.
Declan is always aware of what is happening around him and instead of taking a man, he will take up a zone to cut the passing lanes, hence his high number of interceptions.
Not only does Declan have great defensive attributes, he also has excellent distribution skills.
This season, Rice has an 86% success rate for total passes completed with medium to long range being his main strength.
This season, Rice has an 86% success rate for total passes completed with medium to long range being his main strength.
An aspect of Declan’s passing that he needs to improve on is when being pressured by an opponent. It seems to have an affect on the accuracy of his passing as he prefers to be more direct.
However, Rice does possess some very good passing attributes which is important as a DM.
However, Rice does possess some very good passing attributes which is important as a DM.
Despite only being 21 years of age, Declan has played every single minute of the PL this season which is exceptional for someone of his age.
It also shows he is able to stay consistent throughout the season and is the exact sort of DM you need in your team.
It also shows he is able to stay consistent throughout the season and is the exact sort of DM you need in your team.
Declan Rice would be the perfect addition to Chelsea’s midfield as he is a great character and has excellent leadership qualities.
One of the main things Chelsea have lacked this season is a leader so Rice would be an excellent addition to the team.
One of the main things Chelsea have lacked this season is a leader so Rice would be an excellent addition to the team.
Not only is Declan a great leader, but Chelsea is his boyhood club. He is a player that grew up playing in the academy and has a very good relationship with some of the Chelsea players at the club.
Rice would be made to feel very welcome and would fit right in.
Rice would be made to feel very welcome and would fit right in.
West Ham value Declan Rice in the region of £50m+ which is relatively expensive.
I think this would be a great investment for Chelsea and could potentially see Rice being the captain of Chelsea for many years to come.
Bring him to the Bridge!
I think this would be a great investment for Chelsea and could potentially see Rice being the captain of Chelsea for many years to come.
Bring him to the Bridge!
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