If we complete the signing of Pep Chavarría, I don't see how we start Chavarría, James, Palestra, and Rogers in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-2-3-1 hybrid.
I think Alonso is building a squad that can play both formations (4-2-3-1 and 3-4-2-1).
Rogers doesn't hug the line, so if Chavarría attacks, Palestra will play as RCB or rather be benched for James, as I don't see them together in defence.
A 4-2-3-1 favours Gittens and Hato as underlapping LFB, or Rogers and Chavarría as overlapping LFB. Too many variables, but I would prefer a conventional 3-4-2-1 with Chavarría and Palestra as WBs.
I think Alonso is building a squad that can play both formations (4-2-3-1 and 3-4-2-1).
Rogers doesn't hug the line, so if Chavarría attacks, Palestra will play as RCB or rather be benched for James, as I don't see them together in defence.
A 4-2-3-1 favours Gittens and Hato as underlapping LFB, or Rogers and Chavarría as overlapping LFB. Too many variables, but I would prefer a conventional 3-4-2-1 with Chavarría and Palestra as WBs.
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With Barco and Henderson coming into the squad, Essugo could leave on loan.
I think Enzo, Caicedo, Barco, and Henderson can handle Alonso's demands better than Essugo at the moment.
Essugo needs to clean up his game in possession. He's an out-of-possession specialist, but to play in Alonso's pivot, you need to be able to handle the ball under pressure, receive under pressure, and make the right decisions under pressure.
From what I have seen, he struggles with those things. Maybe a loan to Strasbourg could help develop him more, because if he stays, I doubt he will get much game time considering the competition in his position.
I think Enzo, Caicedo, Barco, and Henderson can handle Alonso's demands better than Essugo at the moment.
Essugo needs to clean up his game in possession. He's an out-of-possession specialist, but to play in Alonso's pivot, you need to be able to handle the ball under pressure, receive under pressure, and make the right decisions under pressure.
From what I have seen, he struggles with those things. Maybe a loan to Strasbourg could help develop him more, because if he stays, I doubt he will get much game time considering the competition in his position.
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🚨 Benoit Badiashile is close to leaving Chelsea for Napoli. Loan + option to buy being discussed. (Santi_J_FM DahbiaHattabi) #CFC
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Cole Palmer being Cole Palmer. 😂
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🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea have received multiple approaches about Mykhailo Mudryk from clubs following the news of his return to football – including three from the PL.
All options are open between Mudryk and Chelsea this summer.
(kierangill_DM) #CFC
All options are open between Mudryk and Chelsea this summer.
(kierangill_DM) #CFC
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CHELSEA ANALYSIS 📈🔵
🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea have received multiple approaches about Mykhailo Mudryk from clubs following the news of his return to football – including three from the PL. All options are open between Mudryk and Chelsea this summer. (kierangill_DM) #CFC
🚨 Chelsea want to see where Mykhailo Mudryk's performance levels are now at, as he has not played competitive football since November 2024! Another option this summer would be to send Mudryk on loan to Strasbourg. That would allow him to stay under BlueCo.
(kierangill_DM) #CFC
(kierangill_DM) #CFC
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Jackson I beg you 🙏🏼
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🚨 JUST IN: Spurs are interested in Nicolas Jackson. #CFC value at £65m. (kierangill_DM)
https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16026935/Tottenham-Chelsea-striker-Nicolas-Jackson-65m-Roberto-Zerbi.html
https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16026935/Tottenham-Chelsea-striker-Nicolas-Jackson-65m-Roberto-Zerbi.html
Daily Mail
Tottenham interested in Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson
KIERAN GILL: Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi wants to add to his attack after spending almost £250million on bolstering his defensive and midfield departments.
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🚨🇵🇹 EXCL: Manchester City make direct contact with Pedro Neto’s camp as talks start over possible move.
Neto among Manchester City’s target if Savinho goes to Spurs while he’s also understood to be on Tottenham list as backup option.
Deal also depends on Chelsea valuation. 🔛
[via Fabrizio Romano]
Neto among Manchester City’s target if Savinho goes to Spurs while he’s also understood to be on Tottenham list as backup option.
Deal also depends on Chelsea valuation. 🔛
[via Fabrizio Romano]
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CHELSEA ANALYSIS 📈🔵
🚨🇵🇹 EXCL: Manchester City make direct contact with Pedro Neto’s camp as talks start over possible move. Neto among Manchester City’s target if Savinho goes to Spurs while he’s also understood to be on Tottenham list as backup option. Deal also depends on…
🚨 ⚠️ Pedro Neto is seen as important part of Xabi Alonso’s squad for next season, so the price tag will be KEY for any potential move.
Chelsea are not actively looking to sell the winger, meaning any club interested in signing him will have to meet the Blues' valuation.
Pedro Neto is also on Tottenham's list as a back-up option amid Spurs' interest in Man City's Savinho.
📌 Fabrizio Romano
#CFC | #Chelsea
Chelsea are not actively looking to sell the winger, meaning any club interested in signing him will have to meet the Blues' valuation.
Pedro Neto is also on Tottenham's list as a back-up option amid Spurs' interest in Man City's Savinho.
📌 Fabrizio Romano
#CFC | #Chelsea
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🚨 NEW: Chelsea bid for Chavarria is £16.2m + add ons. Here we go could come within the next hours or even minutes. Player was wanted by Alonso.
(Via Fabrizio Romano) #CFC
(Via Fabrizio Romano) #CFC
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CHELSEA ANALYSIS 📈🔵
Goalless at half-time. ⏸️
Estevao Willian, Mamadou Sarr, Nicolas Jackson and Mike Penders are coming on for Chelsea
Quenda, Tosin, Welbeck and Sanchez come off.
Quenda, Tosin, Welbeck and Sanchez come off.
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🚨 There is movement around Tosin Adarabioyo. He has lot's of Interest. [Via Fabrizio Romano]
🚨 Chelsea, now time to complete some outgoings, and I’m sure they are not done on the market either.
[Via Fabrizio Romano]
[Via Fabrizio Romano]
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Lacroix
James
Colwill
Chavarría
Enzo Fernandez
Rogers
Palmer
7/11 potential starters against Fulham missed the game today. It's not easy.
James
Colwill
Chavarría
Enzo Fernandez
Rogers
Palmer
7/11 potential starters against Fulham missed the game today. It's not easy.
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