Graham Potter's plan of using Raheem Sterling as an extremely high wing-back was at the heart of the goal Chelsea scored - and conceded. Zonal_Marking analyses a system that looked inventive and, at times, a little mad... CFC
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Maybe this is a completely wrong interpretation of the system, and it’s actually a 3-3-2-2. Either way, however, in this situation Chelsea are allowing Lucas Gourna-Douath time on the ball in midfield, and lacking width in their defensive shape. And when Chelsea lose possession, James and Sterling are both unable to drop back and help. Azpilicueta isn’t able to defend the right of the pitch. Again, Salzburg get men in behind down the near side, and could have worked this situation better.
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