Category: CFC Analytics & Tactics

What Enzo Maresca’s man management is showing us about the new Chelsea era

29/10/2024

Chelsea supporters are no strangers to turnover – players and managers have come and gone, we’ve seen new owners and new strategies often leaving us with more questions than answers. But Enzo Maresca, only months into his tenure, is cutting through the noise with an approach that feels, dare I say it, refreshing. His management … More What Enzo Maresca’s man management is showing us about the new Chelsea era

Rating Chelsea’s summer transfer window business

24/09/2024

Now that the last transfer window in Europe has been closed for over a week, Chelsea fans can hope off the latest emotional rollercoaster. The transfer window has seen the signing of 12 different players while over 24 players moved in the opposite direction (with some bought and immediately loaned out). There’s already a review … More Rating Chelsea’s summer transfer window business

1807 days between Chelsea wins at Molineux but there are distinct similarities

27/08/2024

September 14th, 2019, was a day that will live long in the memories of Chelsea fans in attendance. It was the day Frank Lampard, and his enterprising Chelsea team announced themselves with a 5-2 demolition of Wolves. Until August 25th, 2024, that was the Blues’ last win at Molineux and despite the near five year … More 1807 days between Chelsea wins at Molineux but there are distinct similarities

Chelsea’s Costly Indecision: The Financial Toll of Retaining Unwanted Players

23/08/2024

With August 23rd marking just one week until the end of the summer transfer window, Chelsea have a lot of work to do on outgoings in the form of both sales and loans. This is not new – as fans we’ve been crying out for movement and action to happen on this as early in … More Chelsea’s Costly Indecision: The Financial Toll of Retaining Unwanted Players

Explaining Conor Gallagher’s new role as Chelsea’s ‘Finisher’

17/03/2023

No this does not mean Conor Gallagher is Chelsea’s new Didier Drogba clinical finisher. This means Conor Gallagher is coming into games as an impact sub in the second half in order to close the game out for Chelsea using his strengths to impact the game from the bench and secure the result. A few … More Explaining Conor Gallagher’s new role as Chelsea’s ‘Finisher’

How has Graham Potter transformed Chelsea’s recent results?

16/03/2023

It had looked like it would be the end of the line for Graham Potter at Chelsea after yet another disappointing defeat away at Tottenham. But it’s starting to look like the tides may be changing for the gaffer as thanks to a robust and well-rounded performance at the King power his side has now … More How has Graham Potter transformed Chelsea’s recent results?

OPINION: The tactical change that Thomas Tuchel needs to revert back to if Chelsea want to attack like they did against Liverpool, Leicester and Juventus

24/02/2022

Thomas Tuchel has been experimenting with his Chelsea team as injuries hit the squad, but could it be an old system that brings better performances? … More OPINION: The tactical change that Thomas Tuchel needs to revert back to if Chelsea want to attack like they did against Liverpool, Leicester and Juventus