The 2021–22 season was Chelsea Football Club's 116th year in existence and 33rd consecutive season in the top flight of English football. In addition to the domestic league, Chelsea participated in this season's editions of the FA Cup, EFL Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. The season covered the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

Saúl Ñíguez Esclapez, often known simply as Saúl, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central or defensive midfielder for La Liga club Atlético Madrid. A versatile player, Saul can also be deployed as a box-to-box midfielder or a left-back.