Emmanuel Petit on Cole Palmer:

"I was surprised that Cole Palmer left Man City for Chelsea. I watched him against Bournemouth and he had two or three situations in the penalty box, and he gave the ball away or picked the wrong pass.

But just like Doku, if Palmer is playing for City he would know exactly what to do. He would know what his teammates expect, so for Chelsea it's different. Some of their players are lost, they don't know what they have to do collectively.

It surprised me that Palmer left for Man City and he was making a good impact. Signing for Chelsea is never a wrong decision because it's a great club, but this environment makes it risky for him."

swiz123:


And build some weight. He is easily shoved aside like a fly.

maybe but I don't think it's necessary Trent Arnold is light.

In his place for the goalless draw at Bournemouth, Pochettino handed a full league debut to Lesley Ugochukwu, who performed well. Happy receiving the ball under pressure and good on the turn, the 19-year-old seems perfect for the deep midfield role.

~ Michael Cox | The Athletic

The numbers simply represent what is clear from watching Chelsea — their defence is solid, their midfield probably needs a couple of tweaks, their attackers are on the same wavelength and are just lacking small details.

Everyone wants Chelsea to be in crisis, but it seems fairly clear that they are not.

~ Michael Cox | The Athletic

Chelsea are set to be without Romeo Lavia for at least another month after the £58m signing twisted his ankle in training.

- @NizaarKinsella

Armando Broja and Benoit Badiashile are both pushing to make comebacks and could soon be eased in from the bench, with their returns seen as increasingly imminent.

- @NizaarKinsella

Chelsea haven’t conceded many chances. According to Opta, their opponents’ open-play xG tally is the second-lowest in the Premier League.

{The Athletic}

Chelsea open-play xG tally is the sixth-best, behind champions City and the impressive Brighton & Hove Albion, but only slightly behind Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur. and Liverpool. Only Brentford have created more xG from set pieces.

{The Athletic}

Amoto94:
The numbers simply represent what is clear from watching Chelsea — their defence is solid, their midfield probably needs a couple of tweaks, their attackers are on the same wavelength and are just lacking small details.

Everyone wants Chelsea to be in crisis, but it seems fairly clear that they are not.

~ Michael Cox | The Athletic

fact

defensive has always been good na scoring be the problem which will come if we are patience,sack poch today the next coach will tell you the same thing no magical wand

my line up against Villa.

Jackson
mudryk
Sterling
Palmer (AM)
enzo
caicedo
chilwell
colwill
Silva
gusto
Sanchez

🚨 “Kylian Mbappé’s destination next summer will be Real Madrid, probably via a clause or free.”

"He's agreed not to receive his annual loyalty bonus to play again with PSG."

[Fabrizio Romano]

I will be there

Amoto94:
Chelsea open-play xG tally is the sixth-best, behind champions City and the impressive Brighton & Hove Albion, but only slightly behind Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur. and Liverpool. Only Brentford have created more xG from set pieces.

{The Athletic}

It was even because of this last game we fell to sixth. We were much higher coming into this past weekend.

Drogba Regen go still hit post!!

Man we were so exciting (and excited) during preseason. Then came the first game against Liverpool, when we put up a commanding display and even deserved to win. Crazy how shit has stalled from then on lol

FirstbornWds:
Drogba Regen go still hit post!!

The guy will come good sha. You know he had the best conversion rate in your league last season.

Paolo Di Canio: "Lukaku is a centre-forward from the 1980s, predisposed at only playing off the shoulder. Thuram is quick, he kicks the ball with his left and his right. He makes effective passes."

BlueMann:




The guy will come good sha. You know he had the best conversion rate in your league last season.

He didn't play much actually.

shekpites make una try watch jao felix tonight.

Despite lasting just an hour at Bournemouth, only Sterling made more key passes (3) and completed more dribbles (3) than Mudryk (both 2) of all Chelsea players at the weekend. No player made more tackles (3) than him as he worked tirelessly both on and off the ball

~ @WhoScored

Ben Jacobs: "Club Brugge striker Antonio Nusa was one talent Chelsea really liked, but the 18-year-old didn’t want to move until 2024."

~
@caughtoffside

Amoto94:
Ben Jacobs: "Club Brugge striker Antonio Nusa was one talent Chelsea really liked, but the 18-year-old didn’t want to move until 2024."

~
@caughtoffside

Another underage. Na football club Boehly dey run abi na boarding school? 😂

Both Guardiola and De Zerbi are disciples of positional play, but their interpretations differ. Guardiola’s emphasis on controlled progression and optimal positioning embodies a chess-like strategic approach. In contrast, De Zerbi’s penchant for verticality and rapid third-man combinations mirrors a high-paced, thrilling game of checkers. These distinct interpretations not only highlight the versatility of the positional play philosophy but also underscore the beautiful intricacies and nuances that make football a perpetual tactical spectacle.

GUARDIOLA: CONTROLLED PROGRESSION AND OPTIMAL POSITIONING

Precision and Patience:

Guardiola's teams, whether at Barcelona, Bayern Munich, or Manchester City, have showcased an uncanny ability to progress up the pitch with methodical precision. The progression is seldom rushed; instead, it’s a meticulous build-up where each pass serves a purpose.

Strategic Positioning:

For Pep, the positioning of his players is paramount. He believes in creating "superiorities" in different zones – be it numerical, positional, or qualitative. This ensures that his team always has a safe passing option and can progress the ball without being overwhelmed.

Stretching the Opposition:

Guardiola often employs wingers who hug the touchlines, thus stretching the opposition's defense. This creates spaces in between the lines, allowing midfielders or false forwards to exploit these pockets of space.

Control as a Defense Mechanism:

For Guardiola, ball possession is not just an offensive tool but a defensive strategy. By controlling the ball, his team dictates the game's tempo, thereby limiting the opponent's opportunities to attack.

DE ZERBI: VERTICALITY AND THIRD-MAN COMBINATIONS

Embracing the Vertical:

While Guardiola values a controlled horizontal progression, De Zerbi often seeks the more direct, vertical route. His teams are drilled to identify and exploit spaces behind the lines with greater urgency.

Third-Man Principle:

Central to De Zerbi's approach is the third-man combination. It works as such: the first player draws in opposition players, lays it off to a second player, who instantly releases a third player in space, bypassing the press or defensive line. This approach, though riskier, can rapidly disorient defenses and create clear-cut chances.

Fluid Forward Movements:

De Zerbi’s attacking players are given the license to interchange positions frequently. This fluidity makes it hard for the opposition to mark players or predict their movements.

Risk as a Strategy:

While Guardiola leans towards assuredness, De Zerbi is willing to take calculated risks. His teams might attempt more vertical and intricate passes in tight spaces to break lines. This approach can be a double-edged sword, leading to potential turnovers, but when executed well, it can dismantle well-organized defenses.

"PRINCIPLES OF THE POSITIONAL PLAY" - Complete guide to understanding and coaching positional play. Tactical theory covers 10 principles used by masters of the positional play like Johan Cruyff and Pep Guardiola: playing out from the back, control of possession, positioning, movement, compactness, exploiting half-spaces, combination play, counter-pressing, vertical play and overload to isolate. With 40 tactical practices included (4 practices to coach each of the 10 principles).

Source: Phase Of Play

j thought I was the only one not seeing post on FB 🤣

🚨 Chelsea will not let go of Antonio Nusa and will send a scout to Club Brugge on Thursday for their game against Beşiktaş.

Other clubs will also have scouts in attendance.

(@PJCalcoen & @nieuwsbladsport)no shame ,will be mad acquisition though

Diego moreira allso had a fantastic game with Lyon , created chances but it seems like Lyon is the French Chelsea as their finishing were poor

Griffon:
Both Guardiola and De Zerbi are disciples of positional play, but their interpretations differ. Guardiola’s emphasis on controlled progression and optimal positioning embodies a chess-like strategic approach. In contrast, De Zerbi’s penchant for verticality and rapid third-man combinations mirrors a high-paced, thrilling game of checkers. These distinct interpretations not only highlight the versatility of the positional play philosophy but also underscore the beautiful intricacies and nuances that make football a perpetual tactical spectacle.

GUARDIOLA: CONTROLLED PROGRESSION AND OPTIMAL POSITIONING

Precision and Patience:

Guardiola's teams, whether at Barcelona, Bayern Munich, or Manchester City, have showcased an uncanny ability to progress up the pitch with methodical precision. The progression is seldom rushed; instead, it’s a meticulous build-up where each pass serves a purpose.

Strategic Positioning:

For Pep, the positioning of his players is paramount. He believes in creating "superiorities" in different zones – be it numerical, positional, or qualitative. This ensures that his team always has a safe passing option and can progress the ball without being overwhelmed.

Stretching the Opposition:

Guardiola often employs wingers who hug the touchlines, thus stretching the opposition's defense. This creates spaces in between the lines, allowing midfielders or false forwards to exploit these pockets of space.

Control as a Defense Mechanism:

For Guardiola, ball possession is not just an offensive tool but a defensive strategy. By controlling the ball, his team dictates the game's tempo, thereby limiting the opponent's opportunities to attack.

DE ZERBI: VERTICALITY AND THIRD-MAN COMBINATIONS

Embracing the Vertical:

While Guardiola values a controlled horizontal progression, De Zerbi often seeks the more direct, vertical route. His teams are drilled to identify and exploit spaces behind the lines with greater urgency.

Third-Man Principle:

Central to De Zerbi's approach is the third-man combination. It works as such: the first player draws in opposition players, lays it off to a second player, who instantly releases a third player in space, bypassing the press or defensive line. This approach, though riskier, can rapidly disorient defenses and create clear-cut chances.

Fluid Forward Movements:

De Zerbi’s attacking players are given the license to interchange positions frequently. This fluidity makes it hard for the opposition to mark players or predict their movements.

Risk as a Strategy:

While Guardiola leans towards assuredness, De Zerbi is willing to take calculated risks. His teams might attempt more vertical and intricate passes in tight spaces to break lines. This approach can be a double-edged sword, leading to potential turnovers, but when executed well, it can dismantle well-organized defenses.

"PRINCIPLES OF THE POSITIONAL PLAY" - Complete guide to understanding and coaching positional play. Tactical theory covers 10 principles used by masters of the positional play like Johan Cruyff and Pep Guardiola: playing out from the back, control of possession, positioning, movement, compactness, exploiting half-spaces, combination play, counter-pressing, vertical play and overload to isolate. With 40 tactical practices included (4 practices to coach each of the 10 principles).

Source: Phase Of Play

Read this in the morning on FB and enjoyed it

🚨 BREAKING: John Terry is looking at investing into Chelsea with Todd Boehly open to new investment. Terry and his partners are looking into making an offer for a 10% stake that would incorporate fan investment through the online technology platform PrimaryBid. (@Matt_Law_DT)

Marc Cucurella, Noni Madueke and Armando undertook the training session today.

~
@ChelseaFC

Amoto94:

Read this in the morning on FB and enjoyed it

Very accurate

Victor Ikpeba shouldn’t be a football pundit.

His analysis are so basic and trite.