Hull City vs. Chelsea: Combined XI ahead of Premier League clash

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BURNLEY, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Johann Gudmundsson of Burnley puts pressure on Andrew Robertson of Hull City during the Premier League match between Burnley and Hull City at Turf Moor on September 10, 2016 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images) /

Wing Backs

Playing a 3-4-3, the team needs two offensive wing backs to get forward and give the team some attacking impetus. Unfortunately, we could only get one of those, but we’ll just have to make do.

Branislav Ivanovic has looked particularly poor this season. Ivanovic is 32 years old, but he’s been playing like he’s ten years older. In his prime, Ivanovic would have been perfect as a wing back. Using his pace, power and natural instincts to drive forward and help the team attack.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal takes on Branislav Ivanovic of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) /

Unfortunately, that Ivanovic doesn’t seem to exist anymore. Hull’s Ahmed Elmohamady likes to burst forward from full back, but the Egyptian is suspended for this game. Which means we have no choice but to switch Cesar Azpilicueta over and field him on the right-hand side.

The Spaniard offers no attacking impetus whatsoever, but when the pickings are slim, you get what you get. At least the left back is going to get forward and give the team some width. Andrew Robertson gets the nod a left back.

Robertson enjoys pushing forward but also stays true to his defensive duties. Marcos Alonso could have been selected but the Spanish full back has only appeared in one Premier League game for his new club.

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