At a raucous Stamford Bridge, it was the side in light blue whose resilience thwarted the lofty ambitions of the hosts. But that side was Graham Potter’s Brighton rather than Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who appear to be running away with the Premier League after yet another setback for Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea. Tactical analysis and […]
As the title charge seemingly grinds to a halt, gaining the three points was an absolute necessity for Chelsea. Standing in the way was Aston Villa, along with Chelsea’s own offensive issues. Tactical analysis and match report by Manasvin Andra. As Thomas Tuchel tries to work through his team’s offensive issues without Ben Chilwell and […]
Slipping away from the summit, Chelsea’s pursuit of the league title led them to a tricky test at the Molineux. A back five, deep block, and drilled pack of wolves returned Thomas Tuchel to where his tenure began but eleven months at the helm could not avert another stalemate. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
In case beating one title contender, 3-2, wasn’t enough, West Ham pushed Chelsea’s immovable defense to its limit. Adjustments made by Moyes proved crucial, as access through the center was gained and mistakes from opponents were punished. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Having cracked the Liverpool code, West Ham United’s season had begun […]
Michael Carrick made one huge gamble in midweek but had doubled down away to high rollers Chelsea. A Ronaldo-less Manchester United looked organized out of possession, as Thomas Tuchel’s team struggled for clear openings throughout the game, despite their dominance. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. United need their Tuchel moment. Gone is the […]
While known more for their extravagant spending, Chelsea are in fact built on a youth academy that is simply one of the best in Europe. While these products did not get to turn out for the first team till a fortuitous transfer window ban, two seasons were enough to demonstrate the kind of talent that […]
Leicester City’s struggles continued, as they slumped to a fifth league defeat of the season. Chelsea, on the other hand, continue to march forwards, looking very much like genuine title contenders at this point. Tactical analysis and match report by Harshal Patel. Brendan Rodgers has done a stellar job at the King Power Stadium since […]
The arrival of Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge has shown us how a competent manager can transform a side deep down the dark abyss into Champions League winners. The call for better defenders has been answered by improving the defensive structure, the spaces on the defensive transition have been minimized by utilizing a better rest-defense […]
Expectations were not high for Juventus heading into this group stage encounter with defending champions Chelsea, but there was always the possibility of an upset given the talent level of the Italians. Sure enough, sluggish play from Chelsea gave Juventus a glimmer of hope in the first half, before the Old Lady took the lead […]
Manchester City’s press has often found difficulties when up against Chelsea. However, after a cagey first period, City increased their control and nullified their opponents in a way which we had yet to see. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Breaking through the world’s best defensive organization has been no easy task for one of […]