Tactics and Transfers: Overreacting is the enemy, Kepa, Felix, Potter and 4-1-4-1

Moving on to transfer business.

It has never been more apparent that Chelsea should sign Joao Felix. Even though they are bringing in Nkunku as well. The combination that he is building with Havertz can’t be argued and when something that special appears to be forming you should grasp it.

There are a couple of options as well in terms of formations that Chelsea could utilize in order to get the most out of the majority of their talent.

One of the most dominant sides of the past ten years was Jupp Heynckes’ Bayern Munich. That team played in a 4-1-4-1 in attack before  becoming a 4-3-2-1 in defence. They beat the all conquering Barcelona side of the era and actually were literally the team that ended that irritating period of time with the famous 8-2 victory.

Heynckes genius was allowing his team to create at pace by simplifying their roles and harnessing their athleticism. Chelsea’s team is too athletic to not use the transition more. They don’t allow their football to flow at all and it’s horrible and anti-productive.

Sure there are times when it’s appropriate to play tappy-tappa or whatever and pretend that’s beautiful but at times when you’re pinned back the necessary and intelligent footballing pressure valve is the counter.