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Willian's love-hate relationship with Chelsea and the club's fans

Willian has made an impressive 253 appearances during his five years at Chelsea. He has won four major honours and played with flair and charisma. Yet he has still not won over all of the club's supporters.

While many supporters think the Brazilian is brilliant, others would like to see him make way for younger talent.

The division among the Stamford Bridge faithful is surprising when one considers that the £30 million signing from Anzhi Makhachkala has always been so highly rated by every single Blues boss he has played under.

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