BBC Combined Chelsea 2004/2005 & 2016/2017 XI

The BBC Sport website is running a combined Chelsea team from 2004/05 & 2016/17 selector. It would be interesting to see people's ideas. My selection is below.







I've chosen a 3-4-3 line up because I just can't leave any of Billy Gallas, Riccy or JT 04/05 out of the team.


Those three occupying the centre back positions is a fantasy to end all footballing fantasies.


When it comes down to it I just think Thibaut is a better, more athletic keeper than Petr.


The best Chelsea performance I ever saw from Duffer was as a wing back. He won't make the side as a wide attacker but would fit Antonio's system well I think.


Gerimi was born to be a wing back I think.


I believe Ngolo is a better player than Maka. Obviously he is better in possession but I think he is also better out of it.


Arjen & Eden in tandem would be a nightmere for any opponents.


Diego has been poor for half a season, but The Drog was poor for nearly all of 04/05. I was very tempted to go for Eidur. He might well have linked better with Arjen & Eden.