EPL 2016-17: Hull City 0-2 Chelsea - 5 talking points

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Willian celebrates his goal for the Blues

#5 Nemanja Matic could be holding Chelsea back

Nemanja Matic
Nemanja Matic could be surplus to requirements in the starting XI

There was really no need to play two defensive midfielders against Hull City, but Conte did it anyway. The Italian has persisted with Nemanja Matic all season and left Cesc Fabregas out to dry yet again.

Matic, for all his ability in breaking up play, doesn’t seem very necessary anymore now that Kante is in the side. Sure Chelsea could use his abilities every game, but you do feel that they would be better off using an attacking player in his place.

Saturday’s game showed Chelsea at their attacking best, with everyone contributing offensively; everyone except Matic.

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