This match analysis first featured on our dedicated Chelsea site, feelchelsea.com.
Another week and another unbeaten battle. Sarri men are doing it all well whether home or away. However, Everton didnt stop getting on Chelseas players with their well-coordinated positional marking scheme. The away team didnt contribute offensively much but stopped the Blues to compose the vertical offensive patterns they need to make starting from the first line and concluding successfully at the last. The tactical analysis below shows how Chelsea was too restricted to work on the ball as much as it needs to be done even. The analysis also highlights what another tactical aspect Sarris men would need to add into their plan so they can make the most out of their even restricted on-the-ball work.
Evertons defensive scheme
Everton started strongly at front foot and executed an aggressive high press throughout the first half in a 4-4-2 defensive formation. The back line stayed back consistently to protect the defensive third while the farther lines looked out Chelseas back and mid-line to prevent the Blues build-up from the back.


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