As everyone knows Chelsea operates a 4-2-3-1. Did you know Chelsea also has a viable alternative of 4-2-2-2, or otherwise known as plan B. Yes it can be called 4-4-2 but the 2 wide players are not very defense minded.
Romeu has entered the fray. One of the pivot players has to be a bit attack minded. Hazard wins the ball back and wants to enter the AMF zone. Bertrand has a good chance of going down the left flank now.Torres has dropped deeper as well to lure that center-back down. Moses has stuck to his position as Sturridge
disappears off frame.
Here we get a clean picture. The pivot is attack minded now and trying to claw back a goal. Sturridge has told Moses to get back to the right, as Torres resumes his No.9 position. Bertrand loiters around the left side, as Hazard moves in closer to the box to receive a pass. Romeu is falling back as Mikel goes forward. Moses will cut in soon and Azpilicueta needs to provide width , so off he goes.
Skip a minute later and this shows the change in formation. Sturridge and Torres have become our forwards with Sturridge playing behind as a second striker. Mikel has just shifted to the left, and Bertrand notices that and plays a quick pass to Hazard and moves back to the pivot to assist Romeu. Moses has pushed wide and Azpilicueta moves back.
To give a clearer picture, this is 4-4-2 or in my words 4-2-2-2 –
Where in heaven's name have you been Sherry, busy with school? Nice tactical analysis, I must commend your efforts and observations, buh what other choice did the game leave Di-Matteo with? 4-2-2-2 or 4-3-2-1? What are your suggestions?
Where in heaven's name have you been Sherry, busy with school? Nice tactical analysis, I must commend your efforts and observations, buh what other choice did the game leave Di-Matteo with? 4-2-2-2 or 4-3-2-1? What are your suggestions?
PErfeito., Torres Sempre o Prejudicado ;X
PErfeito., Torres Sempre o Prejudicado ;X
A wee bit busy with school ! I believe he had other plans as well, but the one he changed to was best suited with the players he had !
A wee bit busy with school ! I believe he had other plans as well, but the one he changed to was best suited with the players he had !
Awesome work!!! Even though I'vent seen play from Marko Marin in Person, I've been told that he's a brilliant playmaker who is very creative. Why was not he put to play when Mata was given a break? Any ideas on that?
Awesome work!!! Even though I'vent seen play from Marko Marin in Person, I've been told that he's a brilliant playmaker who is very creative. Why was not he put to play when Mata was given a break? Any ideas on that?
Hey sherry…great detail.abt the analysis. What do u thonl abt chelsea playing 3-3-3-1 formation.
its just a modified version of 3-5-2 ot 3-5-1-1
Heres my suggestion
*formation 1
ivanovic/dave – cahil – luiz
Ramires – oscar – mikel
Marin/moses – mata – hazard
torres
#in this formation we have 3 strong defenders and with 3 man pivot we will be defensively sound
# oscar with his passing vision and ability with constant movement of the fron trio can tear defence apart for fun amd oscar will also have better space to influence the game and how abt the long range shot. it will give more space.for him to shoot as he will be coming from deeper position.
# mazascar and marin/moses can tear defense apart
#lack of width can be a problem however while attacking oscar cam push to no 10 position and marin/moses and hazard can move to wider areas.
formation 2
Iva/dave – cahil/JT – luiz
Ramires – mikel – bertnand
Mata – oscar – hazard
torres
# with bertnand and ramires in 3 man pivot we will have plenty of pace gping forward and in defence as well.
# tactical flexibility of going back to 4-2-3-1 with bertnand slotting in his natural LB position
#rest is just the same as above.
Formation 3.
Iva/dave – terry/cahil – cole/bertnand
ramires – luiz – mikel
mata- oscar – hazard
torres
# with luiz in 3 man pivot it will again provide us with tactical flexibility of going back to 4-2-3-1 and all of us know the passing ability pf luiz. he also posses great threat going forward.
There can be few drawbacks such as players will have to adapt perfectly to thos formation.
very disciplined while losing the ball.
may not be affective against top teams.
However i would relish chelsea playing this formation. please let me know what u think.
KTBFFH.
Bhushan from Nepal.
Hey sherry…great detail.abt the analysis. What do u thonl abt chelsea playing 3-3-3-1 formation.
its just a modified version of 3-5-2 ot 3-5-1-1
Heres my suggestion
*formation 1
ivanovic/dave – cahil – luiz
Ramires – oscar – mikel
Marin/moses – mata – hazard
torres
#in this formation we have 3 strong defenders and with 3 man pivot we will be defensively sound
# oscar with his passing vision and ability with constant movement of the fron trio can tear defence apart for fun amd oscar will also have better space to influence the game and how abt the long range shot. it will give more space.for him to shoot as he will be coming from deeper position.
# mazascar and marin/moses can tear defense apart
#lack of width can be a problem however while attacking oscar cam push to no 10 position and marin/moses and hazard can move to wider areas.
formation 2
Iva/dave – cahil/JT – luiz
Ramires – mikel – bertnand
Mata – oscar – hazard
torres
# with bertnand and ramires in 3 man pivot we will have plenty of pace gping forward and in defence as well.
# tactical flexibility of going back to 4-2-3-1 with bertnand slotting in his natural LB position
#rest is just the same as above.
Formation 3.
Iva/dave – terry/cahil – cole/bertnand
ramires – luiz – mikel
mata- oscar – hazard
torres
# with luiz in 3 man pivot it will again provide us with tactical flexibility of going back to 4-2-3-1 and all of us know the passing ability pf luiz. he also posses great threat going forward.
There can be few drawbacks such as players will have to adapt perfectly to thos formation.
very disciplined while losing the ball.
may not be affective against top teams.
However i would relish chelsea playing this formation. please let me know what u think.
KTBFFH.
Bhushan from Nepal.
formation 2 won’t work. whereas, the width of the team will be minimised and there will be lots of space for over-the-top passes
I have no idea what RDM has in store for Marin. Only time will tell !
I have no idea what RDM has in store for Marin. Only time will tell !
The only problem is, no English team can play with 3 defenders. The tactics used in EPL would break them down in seconds. The above formation might work brilliantly in Italy though. Good suggestion !
The only problem is, no English team can play with 3 defenders. The tactics used in EPL would break them down in seconds. The above formation might work brilliantly in Italy though. Good suggestion !
Nice one, Sherry! We r trying to imitate Barca. Attractive possession based football works for Barca because (1) Barca has very fluid movement and passing. Chelsea's passing is not really good enough, we may have possession, but the lack of movement into dangerous positions makes chance creation rates very low. Possession football works best when both the passing & movement are very fluid. (2) Barca defends as a team. Players do not switch off when the opponent is on the ball. The attacking players press very hard and close down players as quickly as possible, causing opponents to make mistakes, losing possession before they get dangerous. Their defending players are also quick and alert to threats. Chelsea is the direct opposite of this; our attacking players watch the ball when we lose the ball & are being counter-attacked. The fullbacks do not track back quickly or press high. They just stroll back. The centres are slow off the mark, mark poorly and are not given sufficient cover, despite Mikel's best efforts due to the defensive inactivity of the attacking players. If we want to play the Barca way, we must be willing to move into space and stretch defences, pass better and most importantly defend from Striker to Centre Back. Attacking players pressing and closing down & defensive players covering. This way, whether we use a false 9 or a true 9, it won't matter. Sorry I wrote a full blog in your comments 🙂
Nice one, Sherry! We r trying to imitate Barca. Attractive possession based football works for Barca because (1) Barca has very fluid movement and passing. Chelsea's passing is not really good enough, we may have possession, but the lack of movement into dangerous positions makes chance creation rates very low. Possession football works best when both the passing & movement are very fluid. (2) Barca defends as a team. Players do not switch off when the opponent is on the ball. The attacking players press very hard and close down players as quickly as possible, causing opponents to make mistakes, losing possession before they get dangerous. Their defending players are also quick and alert to threats. Chelsea is the direct opposite of this; our attacking players watch the ball when we lose the ball & are being counter-attacked. The fullbacks do not track back quickly or press high. They just stroll back. The centres are slow off the mark, mark poorly and are not given sufficient cover, despite Mikel's best efforts due to the defensive inactivity of the attacking players. If we want to play the Barca way, we must be willing to move into space and stretch defences, pass better and most importantly defend from Striker to Centre Back. Attacking players pressing and closing down & defensive players covering. This way, whether we use a false 9 or a true 9, it won't matter. Sorry I wrote a full blog in your comments 🙂
Probably better analysis than they give to the players. I hope not.
Probably better analysis than they give to the players. I hope not.