Rafa Benitez has admitted that the influential form of Juan Mata is why he won't change his system to include both Demba Ba and Fernando Torres in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday, while also insisting the Spanish playmaker should be considered for player of the season.
Despite Benitez deploying both Ba and Torres to some effect late on in the 2-1 defeat to Manchester City, the Stamford Bridge boss is unwilling to affect a role which has seen Mata score 18 goals and provide 24 assists this season.
He is a key player to the squad so Benitez would always have to respect him. He has saved them very well this season