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Mar 2 8 tweets 5 min read
One of Bayer Leverkusen's strengths is their out-of-possession work. The set-up and execution from Xabi Alonso's side are top.

Let's take a look at how it helped against Eintracht Frankfurt last night.

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In Frankfurt's defensive third, they aggressively pressed man-to-man. Didn't allow Frankfurt to build through short passes. They were really effective on the night. Even jumped on the keeper whilst maintaining the shadow cover on the center-back. Image
Mar 1 5 tweets 3 min read
There's a reason Sebastian Hoeneß is highly regarded - he uses interesting tactical and coaching ideas.

Here's an example with how Stuttgart built out from the back against Bayern Munich. Image
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In the 2nd minute of the match, I found it so interesting the way Stuttgart wanted to build up.

As you can see, they've got a 3-2-1-5 shape. You may be wondering that this is an odd shape to build up.

This is because the Stuttgart backline has three midfielders to pass to, who are all clogged up in the middle with no short option out wide.Image
Feb 20 16 tweets 12 min read
REAL MADRID 3:1 MANCHESTER CITY

First Half Tactical Analysis & Match Report

Manchester City were dazzled by the brilliance of Real Madrid, whose star-studded display swept them out of the Champions League, as the reigning champions marched confidently toward retaining their crown.

Champions League Analysis ThreadImage The opening few seconds of the match revealed the strategy of both sides in the middle third.

Manchester City altered their usual shape and decided to settle with four lines of attack. A 2-4-2-2 in-possession structure against Real Madrid's usual narrow 4-4-2 mid-block. Image
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Feb 16 23 tweets 17 min read
BRIGHTON 3:0 CHELSEA

Tactical Analysis & Match Report

Chelsea suffer back-to-back defeats against Brighton, and with their closest rivals picking up wins over the weekend, Enzo Maresca’s side drops to sixth place, adding to the challenge of securing a Champions League spot.

ThreadImage Chelsea's away form since drawing 0-0 to Everton at Goodison Park has been immensely underwhelming. Failing to pick up wins on the road, the Blues have lost three and drew a game since.

Maresca was hoping to turn that around against Brighton in the rematch. However, the result proved to be even more disheartening than their 2-1 defeat less than a week prior.

In this match, I will analyse the match in-depth and break down the tactical elements of the game.

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Feb 4 23 tweets 17 min read
CHELSEA 2:1 WEST HAM UNITED

Tactica Analysis & Match Report

Chelsea scraped a win in a scrappy fight, climbing back into the top four as the Premier League heats up.

Analysis ThreadImage Chelsea faced West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on Monday night in a crucial fixture as the Blues looked to bounce back after a one-sided loss to Manchester City last weekend.

With that defeat pushing them out of the top four, Chelsea had an opportunity to get right back in as City had humbly lost 5-1 to Arsenal on Sunday night.

So, a victory against Potter, the former Chelsea manager, would push Maresca's side two points clear off City and Newcastle.

In this thread, we will dissect the tactical talking points of the match whilst analyzing the broader performance.

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Jan 30 20 tweets 11 min read
CHELSEA 1:0 ARSENAL

Tactical Analysis & Match Report

Sonia Bompastor’s relentless juggernaut marches on, conquering yet another rival to further solidify their dominance and claim a historic sixth consecutive Super League title.

Analysis ThreadImage The excitement in the Chelsea Women's camp is high. Off the field, they are securing top-tier player transfers to assist their ambitious goals of retaining the Super League title (again) whilst strengthening their first for a first Champions League trophy.

Nevertheless, their focus on the field has remained consistent as they delivered another victory over close rivals, Arsenal, with a 1-0 win on Sunday.

In this thread, I will comprehensively analyse the match with a tactical lens and explore various talking points.

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Jan 5 24 tweets 17 min read
CRYSTAL PALACE 1:1 CHELSEA

Tactical Analysis & Match Report

Chelsea continue to rekindle flashes of their previous form; however, their winless run persists following a frustrating 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.

ThreadImage Enzo Maresca's Chelsea hoped to end their winless run at Selhurst Park last night. Although they started the match brightly, Crystal Palace grew into the game before hurting the visitors late in the game to snatch a point.

In this thread, I will analyse the match in detail to discover all the tactical nuances.

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Dec 31, 2024 24 tweets 15 min read
IPSWICH TOWN 2:0 CHELSEA

Tactical Analysis & Match Report

Chelsea's momentum comes to a screeching halt as they suffer back-to-back defeats, the latest setback unfolding on their visit to Ipswich Town.

Analysis threadImage After suffering a defeat against Fulham less than a week ago, Chelsea hoped to bounce back immediately. However, Ipswich Town's valiant performance earned them their first home league win of the Premier League campaign as they defeated the west Londoners.

In this thread, I will comprehensively evaluate the game's tactical nuances and other talking points.

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Dec 1, 2024 25 tweets 13 min read
CHELSEA 3:0 ASTON VILLA - Tactical Analysis & Match Report

A commanding performance capped off by an emphatic scoreline, marking their finest display in the league this season, as they carry their momentum into a grueling, fixture-packed December.

In-depth analysis threadImage As Chelsea entered a fixture-congested December, it was paramount to maintain some of the momentum that has been building for the past few weeks. Enzo Maresca's team did just that with a commanding 3-0 victory over Unai Emery's Aston Villa.

In this thread, I will analyse the various tactical talking points and evaluate the performance from the contest that concluded earlier today.

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Oct 30, 2024 25 tweets 14 min read
Breaking Down Chelsea's High Press Performance Against Newcastle United: Tactical Analysis

Exploring the crucial personnel change that significantly enhanced the zonal press against Newcastle United, leading to improved defensive stability and more effective pressing sequences.

Tactical Analysis Thread 🧵Image As Chelsea face Newcastle United again in the EFL Cup tonight, I thought to revisit the previous game between the two sides.

One of the prominent tactical features of the game was the high pressing approach. Howe adopted a man-oriented scheme that looked vulnerable due to Chelsea's ability to play through the lines and manipulate the markers.

Whereas Chelsea adopted a zonal approach, which also looked exposed at times.

This thread will focus on the latter. Let's dive in.Image
Sep 7, 2024 22 tweets 8 min read
Estêvão Willian’s Ascending Path

A diamond emerging from the heat of competition

An in-depth player analysis and a comprehensive look into his tactical fit at Chelsea in 2025 🧵⤵️

@EstevaoWillian7Image Estevao's growth trajectory has been incredibly impressive. Regarded as one of the most exciting talents to emerge from Brazil, Estevao's rise has generated immense excitement.
Officially signed by Chelsea on May 18 of this year, Estevao has continued his development in the Brasileiro Serie A with Palmeiras. Furthermore, he completed his debut for the Brazilian national team last night at just 17 years old.
Sep 1, 2024 25 tweets 7 min read
Understanding Chelsea's Structural & Personnel Issues in Defensive Transitions

Understanding the significance of space and distance

Thread 🧵⤵️Image Chelsea's 6-2 victory over Wolves was a statement result that caught the eyes of many. Although the offensive flair on display was impressive, I was left disappointed with Chelsea's defensive performance. In this thread, I will specifically look into the structural flaws in defensive transitions.
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Aug 20, 2024 21 tweets 4 min read
My take on Chelsea's vision

The transfer strategy that is seemingly chaotic to all but those at the helm

Thread 🧵Image I listened to Carragher and Neville's take on Chelsea's transfer policy and thought I would share my viewpoint on how I perceive Clearlake's vision and strategy. It will be a long post, but please try to read it in its entirety, as I would love to hear differing perspectives.
Aug 18, 2024 25 tweets 8 min read
Chelsea VS Manchester City Tactical Analysis

The Chelsea Blueprint – Premier League Match Day 1

An opening-day tumble against the reigning champions

Detailed Thread 🧵Image Chelsea's first Premier League game against reigning champions Manchester City did not go as well as planned. The Blues suffered a 2-0 defeat at the Bridge with Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic scoring the two goals. In this thread, I will analyze the match and discuss the various tactical points.Image
Aug 10, 2024 25 tweets 10 min read
Pedro Neto: Chelsea's Latest Creative Catalyst

'Unpacking the brilliance of Pedro Neto'

A detailed thread 🧵Pedro Neto Analysis Yesterday, out of the blue, @FabriceHawkins exclusively broke a story that lit up the football world, announcing that Pedro Neto was close to joining Chelsea. Less than an hour later, @FabrizioRomano delivered his iconic ‘Here we go.’ By then, the Chelsea community was already in the grip of Neto fever.

In this detailed thread, I will analyze Chelsea’s latest winger addition – the Portuguese 'Iluminador' – Pedro Neto.Image