Chelsea star Juan Mata has pleaded with Rafael Benitez not to rest him against Everton on Sunday.

The Spaniard scored his seventh league goal of the season to secure a 1-0 win over Norwich City on Boxing Day.

Current Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez has implemented a system of rotating players since taking over from Roberto Di Matteo, but Mata said that he is keen to continue in the Blues' midfield.

"I want to play more, I want to keep playing, keep training, keep enjoying this club and this Premier League," said Mata.

"I'm very happy with how it's going - the season - for me and for the team and I just have to keep working."

Mata joined Chelsea from Valencia last summer.