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[📈 @B03GHB4L1]

#LaviaFiles. He just understands this maneuver doesn’t he?

[Tactx @Tactx_]

Dual role performance problems.

- Pedro, the goalkeeper and defensive midfielder
- Rogers, RCB and RB

Pressing the goalkeeper creates a 'negative 1' where no one can jump from the midfield or defensive line... and a strong Chelsea transition threat.

[Chelsea Universe™ @Chels_universe]

🗣️ Thierry Henry on João Pedro’s importance to Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea:

“He is vital.”

Henry highlighted how João Pedro can hold the ball under pressure, absorb contact, bring teammates into the game and give Chelsea an outlet when they decide to go long.

With Emi Martínez capable of playing those long passes, João Pedro’s ability to receive the ball, protect it and quickly connect with Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers gives Chelsea another way of attacking without always building from the back.

Henry even compared parts of his hold-up play to what Didier Drogba used to give Chelsea.

He might not always get the goal or assist, but right now João Pedro is becoming one of the most important players in Xabi Alonso’s system.

#CFC

[Squawka @Squawka]

João Pedro's in the first half vs. Brighton:

◉ Most duels won (11)
◉ Most touches in opp. box (6)
◉ Most aerial duels won (4)
◉ =Most take-ons completed (2)
◉ Most shots (2)
◉ =Most shots on target (2)
◉ =Most fouls won (2)

Bossing it against his former side. 😤

[EPL - Analytics @DataAnalyticEPL]

🚨There is a huge change in "Style of Play" at CHELSEA in 2026/2027 season.

➡️Now CHELSEA -

• Low Possession • Fast Buildup • More Direct

[CFc blues band @PoiQuality]

@Ajameshowe @ChelseaArchiveX Treble season

[CFc blues band @PoiQuality]

@Ajameshowe @ChelseaArchiveX cole

[Chels Zone @TheChelsZoneX]

🔵🎬 The hard work paid off for Cole.

🎥 [coachharryking on IG]

[The Tactics Guy @thetacticsguy]

Fulham v Chelsea BUILD-UP 🤔⚽️

Created using @TheTacticsApp

[MT @MT_Analysis]

Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea 2nd goal sequence shows their build-up flexibility.

The CBs (esp WCBs) occasionally offer runs/movements to support the attacking structure.

— Both Lavia & James dropping into the back line
— Lacroix (CCB) attacking the gaps in the half-space
— Palmer dropping into midfield with big space

Hato helps create space/access for Rogers by attacking the box.

Lacroix is not only occupying space, but also becoming the target for the pass before sending the cutback.

[Dr. Katumwa Kenneth 🇺🇬 @dr_katumwa]

lol I’m literally crying 😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

Scenes! ⏮️

[Oluwaseun 🇳🇬 @MobyChe]

We have a James regen and TAA regen both at Cobham. No academy does it better.

[Aaron's Analytics @Aaronsanalytics]

A few thoughts on Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea and why I think they are potential title challengers this season.

THREAD 🧵

[Archives @CFCRetro]

Game over in 10 minutes!

Chelsea 14/15 were ruthless 😈

[Joao pedro 🥷👎🏽 @Joaopedrofan09]

Joao is coming back 🥶

[TFV @futbolverdict]

Yes, Erling Haaland can score goals, so is João Pedro, but can Haaland do this?

[Vince™ @Blue_Footy]

What I like about this clip is the dynamic positioning, the constant switch of positions between the players involved, to pull apart the pressers, create space, and find the spare man in Gusto. It's PSG-esque.

Some buildups are too positional, and players will find it difficult to find solutions when they are pressed tight.

[MT @MT_Analysis]

Xabi Alonso likes one of his DMs dropping to form a back 4.

This creates the flexibility Xabi described + gives the DM more space to progress play while facing goal.

The effectiveness of this back 4 build-up depends on whether all the WCBs are comfortable operating in wide areas.