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I write about Chelsea and general PL topics for @PrideOLondon and @BTLvid , with a focus on tactics, data, and scouting. Guest contributor on @1905pod .
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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 🧵⤵️
@EstevaoWillian7
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Pedro Neto: Chelsea's Latest Creative Catalyst
'Unpacking the brilliance of Pedro Neto'
A detailed thread 🧵
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Thread - Filip Jorgensen to Chelsea: An in-depth player analysis 🧵
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Chelsea VS Manchester City Tactical Analysis
The Chelsea Blueprint – Premier League Match Day 1
An opening-day tumble against the reigning champions
Detailed Thread 🧵
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Wolves 2:6 Chelsea Tactical Analysis
The Chelsea Blueprint – Premier League Matchday 2
Chelsea’s offense flair rocks the Molineux
Thread 🧵
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My take on Chelsea's vision
The transfer strategy that is seemingly chaotic to all but those at the helm
Thread 🧵
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What role can Christopher Nkunku play for Chelsea in the upcoming season?
A short discussion 👇🧵
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Samu Omorodion to Chelsea - Exploring one of the reasons why the Blues want to sign the Atletico Madrid striker.
'Creating the stylistic synergy with Nicolas Jackson.'
Thread 🧵
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With Filip Jorgensen's move to Chelsea looking highly likely at this stage, I wanted to make a quick post about setting realistic expectations for the 22-year-old GK.
More below 🧵👇
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Tomás Araújo: A Quick Statistical Breakdown
Data-led insights on Chelsea-linked defender
Thread 🧵
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Chelsea VS Servette Tactical Analysis
The Chelsea Blueprint - Europa Conference League Playoff First Leg
Seizing the first victory
Thread 🧵
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@Blue_Footy
I think he will considering Neto will need some time. 50-50 between him and Sterling but I'd lean to Mudryk starting.
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Just a few notes on Maximilian Beier for the ones who do not know much about him:
(Note - It's just very quick research rather than an in-depth analysis)
I'd be happy to hear the thoughts of anyone who has performed a more detailed analysis of Beier.
For now, let's look at his
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@Blue_Footy
@standardsport
But the registration for the group stage games is seperate, right?
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Joao Felix's Tactical Fit at Chelsea
The lost starboy returns to London
🧵Player Analysis Thread
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@Blue_Footy
Tosin-Colwill to begin with. I expect it to be Fofana-Colwill come the end of the season.
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Victor Osimhen's Tactical Fit at Chelsea: A discussion about how the Napoli striker could impact Enzo Maresca's team in the three phases of play.
Thread 🧵
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@Blue_Footy
The chemistry is really building. Amazing to see. They're set to have a great season ahead.
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Tactical Preview - Wolves VS Chelsea
An arduous contest awaits at the Molineux
Thread 🧵
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Understanding Chelsea's Structural & Personnel Issues in Defensive Transitions
Understanding the significance of space and distance
Thread 🧵⤵️
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@Blue_Footy
A long road ahead to get to where Maresca would want Chelsea to be tactically. Fair to say that he's got the support of the majority of the fanbase. Hoping that he can deliver.
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If Osimhen is allowed to break the wage structure, then Chelsea will have many long term issues. Existing players can question why they had to follow the rule. Future potential incomings have leverage to demand more.
Quite simply, as Chelsea have made it clear too, if Osimhen
Victor Osimhen is an amazing player, but only sign if he fits wage structure, with incentives to will get him similar/above his current wage if he succeeds.
We need a player that is committed and wants to fight for the shirt, and the wage structure must be sustained.
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@Blue_Footy
The wingers and 8s will be on the cut back duties. They'll all have to ensure they're in sync with the players in the box.
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@Blue_Footy
It fully makes sense from a player perspective. He just wants more security for his career.
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Raheem Sterling: Dribbling Stats & Maresca’s Requirements
'Suitable Profile but Uncertain Reliability'
Thread 🧵
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The huge benefit of having threatening wingers is that they will beginning attracting more defenders toward them.
Specifically, opposition managers will instruct two players to defend the winger when he has the ball on the flanks.
We saw that recently with Nico Williams in the
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Exploring the Possibility of Adopting a False 9 System
A potential alternative for Enzo Maresca to consider
Thread 🧵
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@TheBlueDodger
@HaytersTV
Really need to manage his workload. Sensible thing to do for Neto.
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@Blue_Footy
@marcosbenito9
Hopefully, we land Osimhen, especially with Omorodion not happening
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Wing Commander
Neto is a dynamic wide forward capable of playing on either flank, specializing in two vital areas: dribbling and chance creation
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Malo Gusto: 2023/24 Analysis and Forecasting the Season Ahead
Chelsea's Standout Right-Back Sensation
Thread 🧵
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@Blue_Footy
Neto is perfect for Chelsea tactically. He's a top ball carrier. Injury record is worrying though.
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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
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@Blue_Footy
It was a well balanced line up but Nkunku's profile does not entirely suit that LW role. Neto would've been ideal, but it was too soon for him understandably.
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Nicolas Jackson: A detailed analysis of the Chelsea striker’s 2023/24 season
Exploring his strengths, drawbacks, and potential.
Thread. 🧵
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I'm rewatching the Wolves game and just halfway through the first half, I thought Fernandez was really beneficial during deep build-up as he was important in bypassing the Wolves high press. Caicedo on his own can't do much and with the support they combine quite well, too. I
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@Blue_Footy
I'm not sure what the point here is because I don't understand what he means by "they might not have the Cole Palmer."
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My main critic of Jackson's finishing is that he waits too much for the perfect scenario before attempting a shot. It's something I noted when I evaluated his 2023-24 season. And it's something evident on the pitch, too. That hesitancy was evident against City this season. Hope
Whenever I see a striker that lacks finishing, I judge whether they have the fundamentals to see if they are worth hyping.
Darwin Nunez is an example of someone who lacks fundamentals, finishing, brains, everything. He offers movement and pressing, but so does Usain Bolt.
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Chelsea also did play out of the back well a few times. An example below.
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Chelsea's Build-Up Shape
Ederson hit a long ball to Sanchez as soon as the game started, and we immediately saw the Blues' build-up shape. Chelsea, as expected, built with a 4-2 base against City's 5-man press.
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And developing in a physical league like the Brasileiro Serie A will only elevate his game in that aspect.
Estevao's definitely stronger than he looks. As he develops more physically, it will show more.
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Dribbling
When Neto drives with the ball at his feet, he becomes a dribbling machine. His low center of gravity, lightning pace, acceleration, ambidextrous footwork, and creative flair allow him to glide past opposition defenders and create havoc.
Neto attempts a high volume
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Servette VS Chelsea: Short Tactical Preview
Tactical Points to Consider ahead of the Conference League play-off 2nd leg
Short Thread 🧵
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Not going to agree with this.
Neto 100% raises the level of Chelsea's winger options. Takes their threat from the flanks to another level.
Neto (if fit - a huge if for sure) can be a very consistent outlet for chance creation. And Chelsea doesn't have such an option right
Are Chelsea going to replace Conor Gallagher, someone who was clearly one of their most important players, or are they going to keep signing players for big money that don't actually improve the first team?
Neto doesn't raise the level.
Top player but they don't need a winger..
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I was going through my account analytics and saw that almost half my audience is based in Nigeria, with an overall 65%+ coming from Africa. That's amazing to see. Sending much appreciation and thanks to everyone in Africa 🤝
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Chelsea 1:1 Crystal Palace - The Chelsea Blueprint
Tactical Analysis
A closely contested match at Stamford Bridge ended 1-1
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@Blue_Footy
I can't believe that this is a discussion right now when the PL season is just going to kick off next week. I hope fans at the Bridge will give him and the team support and back them.
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Cole Palmer: A Swiss Army Knife in Enzo Maresca's Tactical Toolbox
A chameleon shifting in tactical shades
Player-Focused Tactical Analysis Thread 🧵⤵️
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In the second half, generally, Chelsea was much better at retaining possession, creating rotations, and finding gaps in City's OOP system.
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@TheBlueDodger
@kierangill_DM
Most definitely. Let's hope that Maresca will adapt to the PL well. Considering that he's been around the atmosphere, I'm sure that he'll do fine.
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@Blue_Footy
Clearly the Sporting Directors have proposed an attractive plan for all these youngsters. I'd love to know what they outlined like you said. Would be very interesting.
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Initially, Chelsea really struggled to play out of the back - leading to turnovers or the Blues hitting the ball long to try and escape the danger.
However, that did work in some instances where Chelsea would find a runner over the top of City's backline.
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@Blue_Footy
Definitely a drawback for Mudryk, but more holistically, it's a great and sensible addition to the squad. Neto adds competition to the right, too.
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The Chelsea Bulletin - August 2024
A New Horizon
Fixtures:
🔹Manchester City - PL
🔹 Braga/Servette - UECL
🔹Wolverhampton Wanderers - PL
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Although, Chelsea did have a few moments when they would find the free player, which in most cases was the fullback.
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@Blue_Footy
Game management is key. Can't forget his injury record. I wonder what the lineup will be against Wolves then.
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@Blue_Footy
Though I questioned the Felix transfer and am still skeptical of the rationale behind is transfer, there is no denying the benefits he brings. Mainly, he's a threat against low blocks. You need game changers in your team. Now, we have three - Palmer/Neto/Felix.
Over the course of
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It's Maresca's solution in trying to play around Palace's mid block that is hard to break down through the middle directly. Instead, Chelsea pulled the possession wide before finding the penetrative ball for the 8s/attacked from wide.
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@Blue_Footy
Sanchez showed a lot of intent to play quickly. Similar to Raya. I think it suits Chelsea's players on the break that quick.
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Tactically, I think Sterling suits Maresca's profile for LW. But my concerns remain about his consistency - both, in terms of dribbling efficiency and end product (chance creation and finishing).
I think that Sterling and Mudryk should be given a shot next season, specifically
Raheem Sterling: Dribbling Stats & Maresca’s Requirements
'Suitable Profile but Uncertain Reliability'
Thread 🧵
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Chelsea's Build-Up
Maresca tweaked Chelsea’s build-up shape with Fofana drifting out wide to receive the ball. This disrupted Wolves’ press as the front 2 hesitated to press the Chelsea CBs since they had more distance to cover with Fofana’s positioning.
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Chelsea In-Possession
It was a lob-sided 3-2-5 shape (with Cucurella a little advanced at times as well). However, Gusto's initial positioning in the first half was not very aggressive. That changed in the second half though as Gusto was higher up with Palmer tucking into the
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I really don't get this because even if a club is willing to offer that asking price and Chelsea do sell, we'll have to fork out a similar figure to get another RW, especially as we near deadline day.
🚨 Chelsea have set an asking price of £60m for any clubs interested in signing Noni Madueke.
(Source:
@TheAthleticFC
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@TheBlueDodger
@MozoFootball
Those midfield duels are really important during this opening period of the season as our defensive line has looked vulnerable other times.
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Tactical Conclusions & Final Thoughts
City was evidently the better team in all phases of play with Chelsea showing positive signs on the transition, counterpressing, and glimpses of good build-up play under pressure, but lacked the cutting edge in the final third.
Overall, of
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Lineups
Chelsea’s lineup was altered compared to their starting XI against City with Palmer, Madueke, and Mudryk starting the match. Wolves had no changes apart from Cunha playing instead of Gomes.
(
@SofascoreINT
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@Blue_Footy
Here's another one of my threads on Cole Palmer 👇
Cole Palmer’s Underappreciated Defensive Intelligence
'The Underrated Quality of Chelsea's Starboy'
A Short Thread 🧵
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@Blue_Footy
Spot on, Vince. With PSG apparently not in the picture, doesn't Osimhen only technically have one choice if Chelsea doesn't budge? Maybe that's why Chelsea are so stern - because they know that he doesn't have any option. The Lukaku deal going through puts even more pressure.
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@Blue_Footy
Need better awareness from Fofana. I'm hopeful that it's just a lack of sharpness, having been out for so long.
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@TheBlueDodger
Super exciting player. He's perfect. Can play both wings. Injury record is worrying though.
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@Blue_Footy
Good leadersip by Enzo. Anselmino will neEd all the guidance he can get. Receiving it from a fellow Agentine would be taken well.
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Chelsea secured the first three points of their Premier League campaign after flying past Wolves with an impressive 2-6 scoreline. In this thread, I will analyze the key tactical points. Let’s dive in.
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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
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@MobyChe
Poch's changes to attack Nottingham's backline for 4 (it was 5 before Sterling scored) with 6 players is what created that goal. If you see, Gusto, who was playing in the right half-space, confused Toffolo (left-back), who jumped onto him - creating space for James down the wing.
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@Blue_Footy
@NizaarKinsella
A little frustrated that Carney didn't get a proper run at Chelsea. Unlucky because of that injury.
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A drawback worth noting is that Neto does not always have the most secure first touches—an area where he could improve. However, once he receives the ball and brings it under control, Neto is difficult to dispossess.
Stats from
@fbref
support this observation. Neto’s 2.61
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@Blue_Footy
Would be a bit disappointed considering it's a position we should be strengthening. Still backing Jackson. Bit risky, considering if he gets injured, we have no proper backup apart from Guiu, who's only 18. Unless we see a false 9 system.
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We've reached 1000 followers 🤝
Thank you to everyone who has supported me and special mention to
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Introduction: Why Chelsea purchased Jørgensen
Over the past month, emerging reports suggested that Chelsea was back in the goalkeeper market after Đorđe Petrović was deemed unsuitable to Enzo Maresca's system.
The possession-heavy tactical approach requires the 'keeper to be
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