Explaining his playing style in September, Gilchrist told Chelsea’s website: “Even when I don’t have the armband, I feel my responsibility to help people out, talking, communicating, which helps my game as well.
“If I have my midfielder slightly across, he’s not going to play the ball and it makes my life easier. It keeps you concentrated as well.
“I see myself as a brave defender who likes to put my body in the way, a good communicator, a leader, and also tidy on the ball, trying to start attacks.”
