#3 Marcos Alonso – £23 Million
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One of the hindrances to Conte’s implementation of his 3-4-2-1 formation was the lack of someone who could play left wingback. The man Chelsea eventually signed to play this role was Florentina’s Marcos Alonso.
One of the interesting things about this transfer was the shock that many within the club expressed at the £23 million they paid for the Spaniard. They clearly saw this price as being extortionate for him.
However, Alonso has established himself in Chelsea’s first team ever since their change of formation. His overlapping and accurate crossing have given the Blues an added dimension in attack.
However, he hasn’t really impressed defensively, his lack of mobility and positioning has allowed wingers to get past him easily and attack Cahill. It could take several months of drilling to improve his efficiency and discipline.
Standout Performance
Alonso’s best performance this season was in the 5-0 win against Everton, he attacked the Toffee’s right-hand side throughout the game and gave their ageing defence numerous problems. He also scored the second goal of the game after a sharp passage of play.
Grade: B-
