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Only worth doing for players that have appeared for the first-team in a reasonable number of games, so I left out MvG and the younger signings.

Schurrle for 18.7m - /10

Schwarzer for free - /10

Willian for 30m- /10

Eto'o for 2m - /10

Matic for 21m - /10

Salah for 11m - /10

Give reasons if you feel they're necessary.

 
Schurrle for 18.7m - 7/10 - not bad, has had good form in patches. Inconsistent, but needs more playing time.

Schwarzer for free - 6/10 - solid, he's done his best in the circumstances, better than Turnbull.

Willian for 30m- 8/10 - unbelievable workrate and a consistent performer, needs to add more goals/assists next year.

Eto'o for 2m - 7/10 - better than Torres & Ba, crucial goals as well. Liverpool home among them.

Matic for 21m - 9/10 - settled in instantly with a mammoth performance at Citeh. Look far more solid with him in the team. Needs a playmaker next to him next season.

Salah for 11m - 6/10 - shown glimpses of what he can do, not had many minutes, next season is huge for him.

 
Schurrle for 18.7m - 8/10
First season with us and he's shown some good signs. Needs to work on a few aspects of his game but he's got a solid chance of coming very good.

Schwarzer for free - 7/10

Costly mistake against Sunderland aside Mark has been solid when required. Survived a baptism of fire against Atletico Madrid and deserves his retirement after this World Cup.

Willian for 30m- 6/10

Solid running and has the right work ethic. I cannot fault him for trying but his end-product seriously needs working on over the summer. Maybe some of his Brazilian compatriots like Hulk or Neymar can teach him a thing or two about shooting properly. Not entirely worth his price tag at the moment but we'll see after next season.

Eto'o for 2m - 7/10

Probably our most savvy signing of the year. Got him for peanuts and he's easily been the best of our attacking options. He scraped off the rust for his old boss Mourinho but the gears just aren't what they used to be. Being beset by injuries has hindered his season but I'd say overall he's been worth it. Kudos Samuel.

Matic for 21m - 10/10

Without a shadow of a doubt our best signing of this season, and he came in freaking January. We've found our answer to Yaya Toure. Colossal, imposing, immense, and an absolute menace in the center of the park - Matic has been the real deal and arguably the main cause behind our successes against the Premier League's best.

Salah for 11m - 7/10
A few glimmers of potential have shone through with Salah but I'm still not entirely sold on him. He made it very apparent very quickly why he earned his name "The Rocket". Unbelievably fast and capable of leaving defenders for dead like we saw against Arsenal but he still needs to bed into the Premier League. Much like Willian... Watch this space next season.

 
Schurrle 7/10 Inconsistent but gives us something different, good finisher and for his first season not bad and he hasn't got many chances to play on his fav left wing position.

Schwarzer 6/10 Not played much but when he has he's done a good job

Willian 7/10 Great work rate and energy, defensively very good but we need more goals and just in general more end product. I like him though should use his pace more.

Eto'o 6/10 Only a stop gap signing but he was still for me our best striker, only really played the home games and did well in most of them always felt more confident when he played upfront instead of the other 2.

Matic 8/10 We needed this player badly and has made a huge difference to our team. His performances have been excellent. Gives us power,strength, forward passes, aerial ability and tackling breaking up play, makes our team/squad more balanced.

Salah 6/10 Started well but the last few games he's been quiet. Still not sure on this guy but he is still young and only came from the Swiss league and we need to give him more time to adapt. Mourinho said we will see the best of him next season.

 
Schurrle for 18.7m - 8/10 (Has had some very productive games and is really the only player outside of Hazard who has been able to create his own scoring chances)

Schwarzer for free - 8/10 (Played in some big matches at the end, including a clean sheet against Liverpool)

Willian for 30m- 6/10 (Incredibly inconsistent, one match he looks pacey and incredible, others he makes terrible passes and loses the ball way too easily)

Eto'o for 2m - 7.5/10 (He has been our only real option at striker, but injuries haven't allowed him to contribute consistently)

Matic for 21m - 9/10 (In less than 4 months he has solidified the midfield defensively.  He does have some bad stretches during matches where he loses the ball too easily or makes poor passes)

Salah for 11m - 7/10 (His speed is incredible, and he has the talent to produce offensively, he hasn't had many opportunities and he doesn't have the best finishing technique...To be continued)

 
 Schurrle for 18.7m - 6/10 - scored some goals and looks direct. Ok for first season but big improvement needed he was a good bit of money.

Schwarzer for free - 6/10 - done what was needed for a backup

Willian for 30m- 5/10 - good defensive work but attacking wise he's been a huge waste of money

Eto'o for 2m - 7/10 - scored important goals and at the bridge is our best option up top, sadly a few years too late.

Matic for 21m - 7/10 - good player who will improve, needs a genuine midfield partner to really shine though.

Salah for 11m - 5/10 - bit hot and cold but not seen much of him, not sure he's good enough but time will tell.

 
Schurrle 8/10 - I really like this guy, he offers something a bit different from the rest and his shot is unbelievable. Expect big things from him and settled in pretty quick.

Schwarzer 7/10 - After a couple of shaky games his true form has shone through, and for a free transfer as well! Great business from the club.

Willian 8/10 - My opinion may differ from the rest, but I feel Willian's season so far has been tremendous. Yes, he has the occasional bad game, but performances such as v PSG show just how much of a team player he is

Eto'o 7/10 - Showed quite a bit of quality this season, especially in that goal v arsenal. I expected a little more, but for his age you can't expect a lot. Just wish he didn't get injured!

Matic 9/10 - Same as everyone else really, fantastic addition, would be 10 if he hadn't have dropped off slightly. But that game v Man City... Jesus, you don't get much better than that!

Salah 6.5/10 - This kid has real potential. He has the pace and skill, it's just the final third he needs to work on (final ball). He'll get there!

 
Schurrle for 18.7m    8/10

Schwarzer for free    7/10

Willian for 30m-        6/10

Eto'o for 2m -          7/10

Matic for 21m -         9/10

Salah for 11m -         6/10

 
Schurrle 8/10 - He's not as flashy as say Hazard/Willian but he is a great player has a belter of a shot on him and can only get better being so young.

Schwarzer 7/10 - Solid better than previous backups we have had.

Willian 8.5/10 - Eyebrows were raised when we signed this guy for so much, but what a signing he has turned out to be! Works so hard for the team and is comfortable in possession just needs to work on his end product a bit more and what a player he can be!

Eto'o 7/10 - Showed moments of class, wasn't a bad stop gap for the season & scored some important goals.

Matic 9/10 - Fantastic signing, wasn't too sure about resigning him at first but wow he has proved me wrong! he has come along immensley since he was allowed to leave and has come back a truely world class midfielder. Would love to see another great center mid in there with him which could make an unstoppable partnership in the middle.

Salah 6/10 - Dissapointed me the most, I know we haven't seen much of him and the talent/potential is clearly there but at the moment he doesn't seem very effective needs a good pre season with the lads and improve on his shooting!!!!!

 
Schurrle - 7.5/10

Schwarzer - 7/10

Eto'o - 6/10

Matic - 9/10 

Willian - 6/10 

Salah - 4/10 

 
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Schurrle: 7 - Decent value

Schwarzer: 7 - solid

Willian: 7 - Works too damn hard to give him a 6

Eto'o: 7 - Did his bit

Matic: 8 - has sorted out one half of midfield problem

Salah: Has shown he has some real exciting quality. Still young.

 
Schurrle 6/10 - 20 million is not a lot these days so i didnt expect much. scored some importand goals but when he doesnt score hes pants. Shouldnt be a starter

Schwarzer 7/10 - Did okay overall. Had a mare against Sunderland, but not many clubs have a better backup

Etoo 7/10 - Exceeded my expectations.

Matic 7/10 - Did okay, but im sure hes capable of more

Willian 5/10 - Works had but no end product. Its depressing to think we spent 30 million on this guy, yet we should look to improve on him

Salah 6/10 - Didnt play much. Seems skillful but a poor finisher. He needs time to settle

 
Lane said:
Schurrle 6/10 - 20 million is not a lot these days so i didnt expect much. scored some importand goals but when he doesnt score hes pants. Shouldnt be a starter

Schwarzer 7/10 - Did okay overall. Had a mare against Sunderland, but not many clubs have a better backup

Etoo 7/10 - Exceeded my expectations.

Matic 7/10 - Did okay, but im sure hes capable of more

Willian 5/10 - Works had but no end product. Its depressing to think we spent 30 million on this guy, yet we should look to improve on him

Salah 6/10 - Didnt play much. Seems skillful but a poor finisher. He needs time to settle
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Salah get's a higher rating than willian? That's absurd!

 
Schurrle for 18.7m - 7/10 - Promising. Maybe should’ve started more games.

Schwarzer for free - 6/10 - Apart from the howler against Sunderland, did okay.

Willian for 30m- 7/10 - Not what I expected. Thought we were getting a silky goal-scoring winger. Got a workhorse instead. 

Eto'o for 2m - 5/10 - A questionable buy, despite the goals.

 
Matic for 21m - 6/10 - Promising start but form has tapered off. See how he goes with a proper partner alongside.

Salah for 11m - 3/10 - Panic buy. Looks out of his depth. 

 
Schurrle 6.5/10 - Good finisher, glad he has had a chance after a slowish start to his Chelsea career. A decent first season, i hope improves a bit on the creative side though.

Schwarzer 8/10 - Reliable back up to Cech, he's been good when asked to play.

Willian 5/10 - A few good goals, works hard, tracks back well and has good touch, but overall for an attacking player he hasn't done enough. Too many misplaced passes when going forward, poor finishing and lacks creativity. I think i remember 2 or 3 through balls from him that has opened up a defence this season. Not worth the money and i would rather we went with someone else next season.

Eto'o 6.5/10 - Done ok with poor service but many times this season he has looked off his game. Age is now creeping up on Eto'o

Matic 7/10 - Been good, especially his tackling but i think he can do more. He does seem a bit casual at times and does tend to lose the ball but once he fully get's used to the league he will be great i think.

Salah 4/10 - Barely played at first and now that he has been given a chance he looks so-so. Very quick but against stubborn defences his speed isn't going to do much. I still don't know what he offers the team yet. Needs a full season before i can judge him properly.

 
Schurrle for 18.7m - 5/10 He'll get better with time
 
Schwarzer for free - 6/10 Decent back up
 
Willian for 30m- 6/10 Sometimes, you need more than a workhorse, he just isn't Mata sadly so his link up with Oscar and Hazard sadly fail
 
Eto'o for 2m - 5/10 Stop gap signing, 
 
Matic for 21m - 8/10 Excellent signing, he'll need a partner in the middle
 
Salah for 11m - 4/10 One for the future to be honest, hardly contributed anything, hopefully, he works hard and becomes even better.
 
Jonty said:
Only worth doing for players that have appeared for the first-team in a reasonable number of games, so I left out MvG and the younger signings.

Schurrle for 18.7m - /10

Schwarzer for free - /10

Willian for 30m- /10

Eto'o for 2m - /10

Matic for 21m - /10

Salah for 11m - /10

Give reasons if you feel they're necessary.
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Schurrle - 7 and improving. Good signing. Will be in bigger role next season.Schwarzer - 8 great backup.

Willian - 7 will get better but needs to be more decisive going in the box. Workrate 10/10.

Eto'o - 8 great signing! Brilliant football person and good at SB. Away performances need to be better so I hope he stays.

Matic 9 - our best signing. Will be world class next season.

Salah 6 - no idea will he be good or not.

 
Schurrle - 7 , probably our best shooter, deserves to play more

Schwarzer - 7, reliable backup

Willian - 6, good work rate, but I feel he should have contributed more

Etto - 6, 7 if we only count home games he played, don't need him next season, but thanks for the memory

Matic - 8, best signing so far, pity he wasn't able to come earlier

Salah - 6, mixed bags so far, but can't expect that much

 
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