I’ve selected 3 formations and I’ll break down the problems and solutions to each of them :
Formation #1 – 4-2-3-1
Chelsea is best adapted to this formation. Even the type of players we have complements it.
———————Cech———————-
–Azpilicueta—Cahill—Luiz—–Cole—-
————-Mikel(?)—Ramires(?)———
——Oscar(?)——-Mata——Hazard—-
——————-STRIKER——————-
Problems:
Oscar is being shunted out on the wings, not his natural position. But still our best bet on RW, Moses being inconsistent, not a great crosser. Marin terrible fitness, not given chance either.
PIVOT PROBLEM:
Mikel-Ramires – Both players don’t complement each other. Ramires is a very hardworking player but some aspects of his game aren’t upto the mark e.g. his passing, vision. Mikel is a good DM but he is slow to react, less athletic and combative.
Mikel-Lampard – Same problem, don’t complement each other. Lampard has played as an advanced midfielder. Lampard likes to get into opposition’s box more often, leaving Mikel alone and exposed. (A mistake by Mikel, he is blamed)
Mikel-Romeu – Good defensive partnership, but too slow. Romeu with injury problems. Not reliable for whole season yet.
Lampard-Ramires – Defensively very shaky. Good against no combative midfield.
(NOTE: Luiz is not option because I consider to be our best defender at the moment, and want to see him there ONLY)
Solutions:
Kevin de Bruyne can be used as RAM in this formation, Oscar can play deep, viceversa. But I would be really surprised if Oscar/KdB are used as CM straightaway. Schurrle can be used as RW, but as much as I have seen him, he isn’t a good RW, plays better at LW or as inside forward. Other option being: Hazard shifted to RW, Schurrle taking LW.
In my opinion, in EPL, midfield needs a Combative DM and a ball-playing CM. Chelsea lacks both. Options being: Oscar/KdB as CM (which I really be surprised) or buy a combative DM and partner him with one of KdB/Oscar. Or buy a CM and a DM.
Formation #2 – 4-3-3
Most Chelsea fans want to see this formation back because of successes Chelsea achieved using this formation.
———————-Cech————————-
—-Azpilicueta—Cahill—Luiz—–Cole—–
—-Ramires—-Mikel—Oscar/Lampard—-
—–Hazard—–STRIKER——Schurrle——
GULP! YES, NO MATA. People may argue that he can play on either wings like he did at Valencia (as LW). But I think this formation isn’t for him. We can use it when we have to rest Mata.
MAIN PROBLEM in this formation, we have to rest/bench our best player. SO automatically, this can’t be our first choice formation unless we SELL Mata. Lulz. :p
But all in all, this is a very good formation against midtable teams. Can be used a lot.
Formation #3 – 4-1-2-1-2 (Diamond)
This formation has a lot of benefit. But very hard to perfect.
———————-Cech————————-
—-Azpilicueta—Cahill—Luiz—–Cole(?)—
——————-Mikel(?)————————
——–Oscar(?)—————–KdB(?)———-
————–Mata(free role)——————-
———-STRIKER—–Hazard/Schurrle——
Looks perfect for our squad.
Problems:
Midfield is light weight. Oscar gets dispossessed quickly yet he is decent to track back and help defensively. Width can be the problem in this problem. Cole has lost his pace so can caught struggling. Don’t really trust Mikel alone as defensive cover but can do the job. Adaptation by players is the main problem or challenge in this formation.
This is a guest article from @MaskOfChelsea. Let him know what you think in the comment section below!
De final decision will be taking by mourinho as to whom to play and formation to be used
Surely.. Mourinho is the best guy how to manipulate and get the formation working.
Formation all of them is good but we need remirez in the last formation and De rossi/verrati in place of Mikel and the striker should be lewandolzki/Cavani. Thanks boss!
All o want is d best for chelsea……….mori baba help our term
mikel ?? wtf this shit!!!!!
Chelsea will win the league with any formation but the best for me is to play 4-1-3-2
Ivanovic cahill terry cole
Ramires/lampard/mikel/luiz
Hazard mata oscar/de bruyne
Ba/torres lukak/schurrle
ALL the formations are technically OK but Mourinho has the final say. Success in football is more than only the formation. l believe whatever the formation, Mourinho is going to bring the best out of the players. thanks
Please i hate see or hear the word “selling” add to Mata name. Fans please don’t let us select any player to go out. If this out that out can some one know what the new sign in players is going to offer in their first season? We do make mistake alot, we will release player when we don’t someone who can replace him and play better than him. Infact if he play better than him will not better bench, must our bench be average player all the season. Remember when we first lose Mr Drogba it get a time we try to get him back to come and help us. The same thing wanted to happen with Mr Lampand too last season. Please fans any player can go but not by force or hate them. They love us that is why they want to play for us so we should show love to them too. Please nothing stop us of haven two or more team with different styles. Am sorry to u all fans, am not mean to hurt anyone but am only say my love to our club.
I’m a strong advocate of proper wing play in a 4-3-3 formation – requiring proper wingers and not makeshift ones. Hazard has the makings of a top LW. Mata’s style is similar to Iniesta and Xavi, he can play deep in the midfield where as Shurrle can not play on the RW and quality wise is not at par with what is required, which means we must get a proper winger and proper DMF – Someone who can play the Makalele role – and Mikel and Essien arn’t at that level where as Lampard and Remires are more of attacking midfielders. Given the players we have, I would pick the first formation and try and get a proper DMF.
Four score and seven minutes ago, I read a sweet arelcit. Lol thanks
After watching Mikel’s goal against Uruguay… I heard myself say F**K you Mourinho…you killed this guy’s game! 20:00hrs loading
Mikel nd Ramirez is our best central defensive mildfilders
Good work special one” it is always good to plan ahead like this” but my suggestion is” we need a rugged striker that can always put the @ the edge of winning with 3 or more goals difference”
Regards
Cech
Azpilicueta Cahill Luiz Cole
Ramires
Mata Oscar
Hazard Schurelle
Lukaku(if no rooney)
4-5-1 formation with ramires playing DM and mata and oscar play AM with hazard and schurrle at wing
I really like what you guys are up too. This type of clever work and exposure! Keep up the wonderful works guys I’ve added you guys to our blogroll.
Everytime I see Rusty doing that, I wonder where in their hisitroes he and my R share a relative. They definitely do. Poking the nose into the back of the knees is routine for R too!
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