3 reasons why Willian must return to the Chelsea first team against Middlesbrough

 Set-Piece Efficiency

Probably Willian’s best trait is his efficiency from free-kicks and corners – and in his absence, Chelsea often struggle.

Nobody in the Blues’ squad can deliver them so accurately and consistency – and that has cost the Blues a few chances to score over the last few weeks.

He is, of course, a threat from open play – but the quality that he brings from a set piece is unrivalled.