Category: Analysis
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Transfer Talk: Chelsea should consider three goalkeeping options in January
Chelsea have been a high-spending team since Todd Boehly’s arrival. The new owner of the London-based club has been actively recruiting players in the last two transfer windows. These signings were made to improve the defence, midfield and attack of the team. Despite signing around 30 players, the Blues never thought about signing a new…
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Chelsea crisis: The 20 y/o rare bright spark for Pochettino in the malaise at Stamford Bridge
Levi Colwill is one of many Chelsea youngsters who are destined to achieve something big in world football. After impressing on various loan moves, the player has finally found a breakthrough with the first team. Not only the loan spells, but an impressive UEFA Euro U-21 in the summer of 2023 confirmed a place for…
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Analysis: Why Chelsea need their Senegal star to find his preseason form
Chelsea continues to struggle in the bottom half of the table. After a disappointing 2022–23 campaign, the Blues made some massive changes to their team. Since Todd Boehly’s arrival, a lot of signings have been made. Chelsea are a completely new team with new faces. With just five points in the first five games, there…
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Analysis: How Malo Gusto is a safe backup for Chelsea’s injury-prone captain
Reece James has been one of the unluckiest footballers in Chelsea’s history. The English full-back has suffered a lot of injuries and was ruled out for some time after suffering an injury in the opening match of the campaign. He was handed the armband, but Chelsea were without their captain for the three matches that…
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The rejuvenated Englishman under Pochettino
Chelsea began their new era under Mauricio Pochettino. The Blues started the English Premier League 2023–24 season with a draw against Liverpool. This was followed by a defeat against West Ham United in the second match. The former Spurs manager finally led his side to their first victory against Luton Town. There are some individuals…
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Brighton match stats and viz: Formation changes, passes to final third, recoveries and more
Chelsea suffered their first defeat under Graham Potter after losing 4-1 to Brighton in the English Premier League. Leandro Trossard opened the scoring in the fifth minute of the match. Chelsea conceded two own-goals in the first half, and Brighton went into the second half with a three-goal lead. Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Trevoh Chalobah were…
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Brighton Preview: Attacking struggles, duels wins and the key players
Graham Potter’s Chelsea will travel to the American Express Community Stadium to take on his former side Brighton in the English Premier League. There has been a change in fortunes on both sides since Potter joined Chelsea. The Blues are enjoying a good run of form under their new manager, while the Seagulls are struggling…
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RB Salzburg match stats and viz: Defensive duels, shot accuracy, passes and more
Chelsea qualified for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over RB Salzburg. Mateo Kovacic opened the scoring for the Blues in the 23rd minute, and Chelsea carried a one-goal lead into the second half. Junior Adamu levelled the score early in the second half. Chelsea took back the…
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Manchester United match stats and viz: xG map, passes to final third, duels and more
Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Manchester United in the English Premier League. The Blues have now drawn back-to-back matches and are on a six-match unbeaten streak. Jorginho scored a penalty just three minutes before the 90th-minute mark. Chelsea were unable to keep hold of the lead and conceded a late…
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Brentford match stats and viz: Crosses, interceptions, duels and more
Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Brentford in the English Premier League. The Blues have dropped points for the first time under Graham Potter. Chelsea still remains in the top four, but the manager will be unhappy to drop points against Brentford. The Bees will be happy to take a point from Chelsea…