EA Sports completely exclude Chelsea players from Premier League TOTS

EA Sports have completely left out Chelsea players from their Premier League Team of the Season shortlist.

Fans around the world can now cast their votes for their best Premier League XI of the season, with the team announced and released in-game at 6pm on 6 May.

But no member of Thomas Tuchel's current squad - including star defender Antonio Rudiger, midfielders Mason Mount and N'Golo Kante, or forward Kai Havertz - have been included among the nominees.

However, midfielder Conor Gallagher - on loan at Crystal Palace from Stamford Bridge this season - has been included in the list. 

EA refused to comment when contacted by Sportsmail. EA have also issued no special Chelsea releases on their Ultimate Team platform since Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK Government last month following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

But the exclusion of players from the current European champions has meant gain for other stars from other top-flight clubs.

Alisson, David De Gea and Ederson's inclusion in the goalkeeping nominees is no surprise given their performances for Liverpool, Manchester United and Man City this season.

But they are joined by Arsenal and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and Wolves' Portuguese shotstopper Jose Sa, who have both enjoyed fine seasons in their first season at their respective clubs.

Jurgen Klopp's men have the most representatives in the defenders' category, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson all receiving nominations.

Close behind are current top-flight leaders Man City, who have Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo and Kyle Walker listed in the category.

The other two representatives are former and current Tottenham players in the form of Kyle Walker-Peters - now at