Chelsea are going into a new Season with a new manager, which is not a new Thing for the London Club, however the Club faithful are highly anticipating the Start of a new era at Stamford Bridge, Saysports takes a look at what the Fans and Public will expect from the London Based side when the new season starts in less nine days time, Xabi Alonso is known for a progressive type of play, depending heavily on Attacking midfielders creativity, to overload opposing defenders. however this type of play, create holes in the teams overall ability off the ball, as Wing Backs are most likely caught off guard, when the opposing team breaks quickly, and are found wanting playing against a high pressing side. with Recent Real Madrid Job showing weak links against Hansi Flick’s Barcelona side who are known for High pressing.
Make no mistake this formation easily beats a defensive side, as most of the ball will be played in the Final Third of the opposition half. while Premier League teams play more Progressive football as compared to German League, which is a good sign for Chelsea fans. as Alonso’s progressive play was productive in Germany, so we expect to see it bring more yield in English Football. however, quick breaks and counter attacks, are areas where we expect his side to come short. with English sides offering more Counter attacks, as compared to German League.
Overall we expect Alonso to start strong this season, however in the Premier League, there is no margin for error, as a little opening can leave your side fall short.
The Formation Alonso is heavily expected to use in starting the season is the 4-2-3-1 formation with Sanchez in goal, while we expect heavily a defensive Patnership of Lacroix and Colwill. while Chavarria and James will play as overloading fullbacks and pivot of Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, with attacking Trio of Palmer, Quenda and Rodgers, while Joao Pedro up front.
While this is based on assertion, Fullbacks and wingers have an important role to play in this Formation as most play is done in the wings, the midfield trio of Palmer, Caicedo and Enzo, work to to create a triangle for Control in the midfield, while we expect not much in pressing from the trio, most goals and assists from late arrivals in the box for the Number 8 and 10. wingers will generally produce less returns in terms of goals.