🚨 Alonso: “Looking forward to seeing Arteta but once the whistle blows it’s game on” (SkySportsPL)
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Chelsea have no defensive shape whatsoever. That has to be a key thing for Xabi Alonso and co to work on during the international break.
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All I can say is Chelsea were competitive- yes their attacking transitions looked dangerous, while but yet again our defensive structure was still shaky.
Our first goal was good, nice aggressiveness and man making which led to us taking the lead
But yet again Our Defensive shape was the biggest problem
Chelsea’s back three and midfield weren’t always compact. Arsenal were able to find pockets between the lines, particularly when Chelsea’s midfield couldn’t get back into position quickly.
This was probably Our biggest structural weakness. When Arsenal moved the ball quickly, the midfield sometimes looked disconnected from the defence.
That puts huge pressure on the centre-backs. And this is where we also need Caicedo.
Our defensive line looked so uncomfortable.
@Arsenal_london’s movement forced the defenders to make decisions constantly: step forward, hold the line or track runners. That lack of certainty contributed to the equaliser.
Lot of work to do in the second half
All I can say is Chelsea were competitive- yes their attacking transitions looked dangerous, while but yet again our defensive structure was still shaky.
Our first goal was good, nice aggressiveness and man making which led to us taking the lead
But yet again Our Defensive shape was the biggest problem
Chelsea’s back three and midfield weren’t always compact. Arsenal were able to find pockets between the lines, particularly when Chelsea’s midfield couldn’t get back into position quickly.
This was probably Our biggest structural weakness. When Arsenal moved the ball quickly, the midfield sometimes looked disconnected from the defence.
That puts huge pressure on the centre-backs. And this is where we also need Caicedo.
Our defensive line looked so uncomfortable.
@Arsenal_london’s movement forced the defenders to make decisions constantly: step forward, hold the line or track runners. That lack of certainty contributed to the equaliser.
Lot of work to do in the second half
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Unlike Emery's @Aston_Villa, Alonso has structured Chelsea in a more fluid out-of-possession structure. The difference is that it is initially a 4-4-2 before shifting into a more conservative 5-4-1 as Palmer and Neto drop deeper. This is marginally different shape to what we have seen from Chelsea over the past two Premier League games where we have strictly defended in a 5-2-3/5-4-1 block. I believe that this change was to provide better wide coverage against Arsenal's usage of double width and specifically cope with their fluidity.
That said, @Chealsea have struggled with @Arsenal_london's right side connections. Apart from Saka and White already holding positions on the right, Odegaard and Havertz have showcased their willingness to drift towards that side to receive. Consequently, Arsenal can create a wide overload.
These details are evident in Havertz's equaliser.
That said, @Chealsea have struggled with @Arsenal_london's right side connections. Apart from Saka and White already holding positions on the right, Odegaard and Havertz have showcased their willingness to drift towards that side to receive. Consequently, Arsenal can create a wide overload.
These details are evident in Havertz's equaliser.
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Mikel Arteta hasn't lost a single game against the last 6 Chelsea managers.
Xabi Alonso (0 wins, 1 game)
Rosenior (0 wins, 2 games)
Maresca (0 wins, 3 games)
Pochettino (0 wins, 2 games)
Lampard (0 wins, 1 game)
Potter (0 wins, 1 game)
FFS. Our bogey team.
Xabi Alonso (0 wins, 1 game)
Rosenior (0 wins, 2 games)
Maresca (0 wins, 3 games)
Pochettino (0 wins, 2 games)
Lampard (0 wins, 1 game)
Potter (0 wins, 1 game)
FFS. Our bogey team.
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The difference between good players and elite players isn't just their talent but their IQ. Fofana and Neto belong to good players category. In games like this, where details matter, they always come short.
[Vince]
[Vince]
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