Chelsea’s best XI after 11 Premier League matches

LWB – Marcos Alonso

A few eyebrows were raised when Conte completed a deal for former Bolton defender Marcos Alonso in the summer, but he’s put any doubts to rest a few months into his Chelsea career.

Defensively sound and a willingness to get up and support attacks, Alonso has proven to be an excellent left wing-back in the last few weeks and, although he struggled a bit against Southampton, he still looked composed, although the Saints didn’t get at him enough in the 90 minutes.

Like Moses, he brings an energy and work-rate demanded of Conte, and looks a natural down that left-hand-side for the Blues.