Category: Chelsea FC

Ajax Amsterdam

UEFA Champions League 2019/20: Chelsea vs Ajax – tactical analysis

Two weeks ago, we saw Chelsea take on Ajax in the UEFA Champions League on matchday three at the Johan Cruyff Arena, where Chelsea…

July 26, 2022

Ajax Amsterdam

UEFA Champions League 2019/20: Ajax vs Chelsea – tactical analysis

The third game week of the 2019/20 season of the UEFA Champions League saw the top two teams in Group E battle…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Kalidou Koulibaly: How his experience can help Chelsea both in and out of possession – scout report

Thomas Tuchel is working on filling the gaps in Chelsea’s squad after a turbulent last few months being concerned about their future…

July 22, 2022

Analysis

Chelsea 2022/23: Which centre-backs should the Blues target this summer? – data analysis

Under the guidance of Thomas Tuchel, last season Chelsea conquered Europe, winning the UEFA Champions League. In his first full season at…

May 28, 2022

Analysis

Chelsea 2021/22: The Blues’ failure to utilise Romelu Lukaku – tactical analysis

The signing of a £97.5 million striker was supposed to turn Chelsea into a potential Premier League winning side. A centre forward…

May 25, 2022

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2021/22: Chelsea vs Watford – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday evening saw Chelsea beat Watford 2-1 with the help of a late winner by Ross Barkley in the Premier League. We’ve…

May 23, 2022

Brendan Rodgers

Premier League 2021/22: Chelsea vs Leicester City – data viz, stats and insights

Thursday night saw Chelsea and Leicester play out a 1-1 draw in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats…

May 20, 2022

Analysis

FA Cup Final 2022: How Chelsea grew into the game against Liverpool after a difficult start – tactical analysis

This season’s FA Cup Final was played between Liverpool and Chelsea. The sides met again already in the EFL Cup Final three…

May 16, 2022

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2021/22: Leeds United vs Chelsea – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday evening saw Chelsea strengthen their grip in the top four race by beating Leeds United in the Premier League. We’ve broken down…

May 12, 2022

Analysis

Premier League 2021/22: Chelsea’s dynamic structure in the Wolves draw – tactical analysis

Chelsea were out of the UEFA Champions League, but their season was far from ended because they had to secure a top-four…

May 9, 2022

Bruno Lage

Premier League 2021/22: Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday afternoon saw Chelsea held to a 2-2 draw by Wolves in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats…

May 8, 2022

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2021/22: Man United vs Chelsea – data viz, stats and insights

Thursday night saw Chelsea walk away from Old Trafford unsure how they hadn’t beaten Man United in the Premier League. We’ve broken…

April 29, 2022

Arsenal

Premier League 2021/22: Chelsea vs Arsenal – data viz, stats and insights

Wednesday evening saw Chelsea welcome Arsenal in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this…

April 21, 2022

Carlo Ancelotti

UEFA Champions League 2021/22: Real Madrid vs Chelsea – data viz, stats and insights

Tuesday evening saw Real Madrid beat Chelsea 5-4 on aggregate in the UEFA Champions League in the Quarter Final. We’ve broken down all…

April 14, 2022

Analysis

UEFA Champions League 2021/2022: How a minor shift in formation could script a historical comeback for Chelsea – tactical preview

The 2021-22 UEFA Champions League has seen some interesting tactical games and some sleeper upsets like Villarreal winning against Juventus and also…

April 11, 2022

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2021/22: Southampton vs Chelsea – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday lunchtime saw Southampton welcome Chelsea in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in…

April 10, 2022

Analysis

UEFA Champions League 2021/22: How Real Madrid’s smart build-up solved Chelsea’s block – tactical analysis

Chelsea met Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League knockout stage last season. Last time, Zinedine Zidane’s side barely provided any threat and…

April 8, 2022

Carlo Ancelotti

UEFA Champions League 2021/22: Chelsea vs Real Madrid – data viz, stats and insights

Wednesday evening saw Chelsea lose 1-3 to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final leg 1. We’ve broken down all the key…

April 7, 2022

Brentford FC

Premier League 2021/22: Chelsea vs Brentford – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday afternoon saw Chelsea welcome Brentford in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in…

April 3, 2022

Analysis

Andreas Christensen 2021/22: Barcelona and one the most under-valued defenders in football – scout report

Andreas Christensen perhaps did not initially receive the same vociferous praise usually credited to Chelsea’s proud and illustrious list of Cobham graduates,…

March 29, 2022