Looking at his stats he took part in 15 matches in the 17/18 season.
Wow. Really?. I cannot remember him playing at all for some reason.
Here's a breakdown.
Premier League
19 mins vs. Liverpool (5-0 W)
59 mins vs. Leicester (2-0 W)
1 min vs. Huddersfield (2-1 W)
90 mins vs. West Ham (2-1 W)
31 mins vs. Man United (2-1 W)
90 mins vs. Swansea (4-0 W)
90 mins vs. Spurs (4-1 W)
13 mins vs. Newcastle (2-0 W)
90 mins vs. Crystal Palace (0-0 D)
-Laporte signed, Mangala loaned to Everton-
Champions League
90 mins vs. Feyenoord (1-0 W)
90 mins vs. Shakhtar (2-1 L)
FA Cup
N/A
League Cup
90 mins vs. West Brom (2-1 W)
120 mins vs. Wolves (0-0 D, won on penalties)
81 mins vs. Leicester (1-1 D, won on penalties)
90 mins vs. Bristol City (2-1 W)