Tottenham are having more of the ball and pushing Chelsea back after Chelsea equalised and Tottenham looks more likely to get the 2nd Goal at this point
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Antonin Kinsky keeps Joao Pedro out from a few yards. Not sure how #Chelsea haven't scored a second yet.
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#Chelsea 1-2 Tottenham: What were your three main takeaways from the pre-season defeat, Blues? 💭🔵
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Club still have a lot of work to do in the transfer market. Result I don’t care about, it’s what’s in the result. Clear need for two more quality midfielders, a CB and an attacking LB at minimum.
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Outgoings are going to be important this summer. Xabi Alonso isn’t a miracle worker, some of these players are simply not at the level to play for Chelsea football club
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🚨BREAKING: Mike Penders is joining the team in Hong Kong. Robert Sanchez has a minor injury according to Xabi Alonso.
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OFFICIAL: Danny Welbeck has joined #Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion on a contract until June 2028.
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🚨 JUST IN: While the fee for Welbeck is currently undisclosed, he is believed to have cost “next to nothing” (kierangill_DM)
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Alonso speaks with such authority and conviction. I love his interviews. The impression I get is that he will keep the club on their toes and make sure he gets backing every window. If he is not happy he will express it in no uncertain terms. He is the best hope of building something sustainable. It’s down to the directors.
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🚨New midfielder for Xabi Alonso who approved the move with Barco ready for Premier League return. (FabrizioRomano)
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🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea FC announce the signing of Valentin Barco. (ChelseaFC)
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CHELSEA ANALYSIS 📈🔵
🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea FC announce the signing of Valentin Barco. (ChelseaFC)
No pictures or interview. #CFC
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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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