This season was disappointing for most Chelsea fans. These young players are in a position to create many opportunities, dominate ownership, and regularly score goals. But there was no finish there.
This is a serious problem for the squad of 60 athletes worth $ 1 billion. All of those possessions, all opening, but nothing to show it.
The same old problem
The recent 0-1 losses in Emirates reminded me that Chelsea can dominate all day, but still nothing.
As the international brake offers reset, Chelsea’s conflict with Tottenham is important at Stamford Bridge. It reveals more points.
According to Non -gambling bookChelsea earned all scores with 4/6 at home, 18/5, and Tottenham 10/3. A total of 3.5 goals and 20/21 goals can go to either side, but Chelsea have only one result.
More than that striker
Chelsea’s goal scoring problem starts with strikers and doesn’t end. Midfield was convicted of guilty and rarely provided in terms of attacking production.
CAICEDO, Enzo Fernández and Lavia are both talented but have not brought power, drive or threats such as Lampard, Ballack, Essien or Mikel.
Physically, they will not dominate the game, and they cannot provide enough cutting -edge. Chelsea can break the line, go forward and hit the chip. Chelsea will continue to struggle to convert ownership to real threats.
Tactical adjustment was needed
Chelsea was able to create opportunities through the tactical settings of ENZO Maresca, but there is still a flaw in how they approach the last third place. Too often Chelsea attackers can’t rush the shot or choose the right option when they are pressure.
Movement in the ball is another problem. Palmer continues to find themselves in dangerous areas, but the rest of the attack lacks the same clarity.
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There are no true poachers in the squad. Jackson has physical properties, but there is no instinct of the best striker yet.
Maresca experimented with other approaches and sometimes pushed Palmer in the center or adjusted the role of Neto, but continuous adjustment does not solve the problem. Chelsea need a more defined attack structure that maximizes XG and turns into dominance.
There is a possibility that there is a chance. It’s time to finish.
Defense impact on attack play
Another factor that cannot be ignored is Chelsea’s defense. Look at the backline and become real. It’s not a single player made from Abramovich’s Chelsea.
Badiashile and Fofana have moments, but lack of leadership. Chilwell and REECE JAMES are struggling with injuries, and for all his love for the club, Chaalobah is not at the top of the highest level.
It is not surprising that the whole team shakes with this backline.
When you can’t rely on the defender, everything else collapses. The midfielder is hesitant, and the attack lacks confidence, and Chelsea spends too much time dealing with the gap instead of pressing the height.
In the Abramovich era, defense was a fortress. Terry, Ka Karo, Call, and Prime Ivanovic have ordered the game without stopping their goals. There is no existence, fear and stability now.
If Chelsea want to compete, you will need five skilled players (you need a player who can control, configure the backline and set the foundation for the team to attack with confidence.
Otherwise, it doesn’t matter how many XG is. Without a solid defense, you will always chase the game instead of winning the game.
Road in the future
All club legends have said the same thing: this Chelsea team lacks leadership. It is a immature team full of potential, but we miss the experience and way of thinking to control the game at an important moment.
NKUNKU, SANCHO, MADUEKE and JACKSON are both talented, but they are not responsible when the team needs direction. They can create a moment of radiance, but there are no commanders to guide them. Chelsea attack It often looks separated.
Nobody demands a ball when work is not going, and you do not set tempo when you need to control the game.
That is the difference between potential and domination. Chelsea’s attack is full of senses, but it’s inconsistent unless you collect everything without a leader.
If there is a talent, but there is no clear focus, we will continue to struggle to maintain our goals when our goals are most important.
