Chelsea legend Dennis Wise says the players haven't been good enough this season.

While Antonio Conte cannot be completely devoid of blame, Wise insists it is the playing squad that are culpable for Chelsea's demise.

Wise told Sky Sports, “The main problem is the players.

“The performances have been very poor.

“The result last night (Monday) and (N'Golo) Kante and (Eden) Hazard were the only players that could take anything from it.

“Troy Deeney bullied David Luiz throughout the game and he found it very difficult.

“There were so many errors. (Tiemoue) Bakayoko was so poor in the first 30 minutes."