After transfer deadline day manager Antonio Conte will be trying to figure out the best Chelsea starting XI for 2016/2017.
Having already brought in one guaranteed starter in N’Golo Kante, a second striker in Michy Batshuayi and a backup goalkeeper. There were two late defensive additions that will affect the Chelsea starting XI.
On deadline day Chelsea confirmed the signings of left-back Marcus Alonso and cult hero, occasional defender and full-time maverick David Luiz.
Chelsea Starting XI After Transfer Deadline
The arrival of Luiz and Alonso could seriously shake up the defence. If you : Bet-at-home you will know the most at threat from the new arrivals are Branislav Ivanovic and Gary Cahill.
Defensive Reorganisation
If Marcus Alonso cements his place at left-back then Cesar Azpilicueta will shift to the right-hand side. This means that Ivanovic is no longer a guaranteed starter in Chelsea’s best XI and is instead competing as a rotational full-back and back up central defender.
This combined with the arrival of David Luiz who has been reportedly signed as a central defender puts Ivanovic and Cahill at risk of being dropped. Therefore, if we assume that Terry will start when fit there is a choice of Cahill, Ivanovic and Luiz to partner him.
I think Luiz should be given a chance to partner Terry, giving a back 5 of; Courtois, Alonso, Terry, Luiz and Azpilicueta.
Midfield & Attack
There were no late arrivals for Chelsea in midfield.
Based on Conte sticking with the 4-1-4-1 formation used for the first 3 games. The best Chelsea starting XI in midfield looks set to be Kante Matic, Oscar, Hazard and Willian.
Up front Diego Costa will lead the line with Batshuayi his backup, however the midfield and attack could be dynamic depending on tweaks to the formation by Conte.
This means our best Chelsea starting XI 2016/2017 is as below do you agree with our choice?
