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Chelsea vs. Man U combined XI: Few good, available options at CB or striker

By Scott Brant

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea runs with the ball past Harry Maguire of Manchester United before scoring his team's first goal during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 30, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea runs with the ball past Harry Maguire of Manchester United before scoring his team's first goal during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 30, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /
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LILLE, FRANCE – OCTOBER 02: Willian of Chelsea celebrates with team mates after scoring his sides second goal during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Lille OSC and Chelsea FC at Stade Pierre Mauroy on October 02, 2019 in Lille, France. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) /

Forward: Callum Hudson Odoi, Chelsea

Callum Hudson-Odoi has been impressive in his last handful of performances. He looks fast and match fit, and is another bright spot among the Chelsea youth. His numbers would look a bit better if some of his teammates could finish.

With his speed in this lineup, and the cover provided by Kante and Azpilicueta on his side of the pitch, Hudson-Odoi will have all day to run up and down at the opposing defender.

Striker: Anthony Martial, Manchester United

He’s actually my third choice, but I don’t believe Tammy Abraham or Marcus Rashford will be starting. Obviously, if either one of those are fully fit, they would both start and I would likely drop Mateo Kovacic. But the Frenchman is holding his own for the most part. In 19 Premier League matches played he has eight goals and three assists. He has enough speed and finishing to be an extremely dangerous combo with Hudson-Odoi and Willian.

Forward: Willian, Chelsea

Willian has been an absolute motor this season. He has really stepped his game up, quite possibly because he saw David Luiz get the boot for not shaping up when the boss said so, plus the added competition at his position.

Next. Chelsea can now stare down Mino Raiola over Donnarumma or Romagnoli. dark

Regardless of the reason, it’s good to see Willian putting the effort in to do the little things off the ball that Frank Lampard instructs. Chelsea’s most consistent winger all season.

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