Former England manager Glen Hoddle has lauded Chelsea after the Blues' performance against Juventus in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Hoddle also claimed Chelsea are not a defensive team but are 'free-flowing at times'.
Thomas Tuchel has often been accused of implementing defensive tactics during his time as Chelsea manager. The Premier League giants have, however, scored 30 goals in just 12 league games this season.
Chelsea's 4-0 demolition of Juventus on Tuesday night in the Champions League proved that the Blues possess quality in attack and have the ability to dominate top-quality opposition. Glen Hoddle believes Chelsea are difficult to break down, but have the ability to score goals.
Chelsea have conceded just four goals in 12 Premier League games this season. The Blues possess one of the best defensive records in Europe and are currently the favorites to win the Premier League and retain their Champions League title this season.
The absence of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner due to injury was a major source of concern for Chelsea fans. Callum Hudson-Odoi, Kai Havertz and Mason Mount have, however, stepped up to the plate in the absence of Lukaku and Werner in recent weeks.
Reece James and Ben Chilwell have developed into one of the best wing-back pairings in Europe in recent months. The duo have been in incredible goal-scoring form for Chelsea this season and have been a major reason for the Blues' impressive start to the 2021-22 campaign.
Reece James has scored five goals and provided five assists in 14 games in all competitions for Chelsea this season. The defender has also become England's first-choice right-back thanks to his consistent performances for Thomas Tuchel's side.
Ben Chilwell endured a slow start to the 2021-22 campaign but has replaced Marcos Alonso as Chelsea's first-choice left wing-back.
The 24-year-old has scored three goals and provided one assist in just six Premier League appearances this season.
Musuarez
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Chelsea are in hot form and showing no sign of slowing down.. especially with their cat between the sticks
bizbciosy
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PSG director and owner must be crying seeing tuchel successful career at Chelsea 😂😂
solowisy
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Thomas Tuchel is becoming a very big thorn on the fresh of other premier league coaches. very intelligent and smart coach.
mizblmntuz
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But still defensive is important. Manchester United is suffering because they lack that. Chelsea is just so good at everything, from the goalkeeper to the midfielder
Stankidosplash
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CHELSEA TO PAUL SCHOLES: ON SUNDAY YOU WILL PAY THE PRICE FOR ACCUSING US WRONGLY 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
dougiefresh
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move aside Robertson and Arnold there is a new dynamic duo of wing backs in town, chillwell and james, goals and assists
Ais21
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You're right but Boss Tuchel should never give a damn and should focus. It's those who want to see him beaten who are vomitting such words. I've just realize TT has different strategies for different games. Teams like City or Liverpool you need to be compact at the back, otherwise you will be humiliated. They have so much pressure so you find a way of absorbing the pressure. How can a difensive team be scoring these number of goals? It's just because they're not able to tear him down so they will find ways to verbally attack him
vickipounds
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each time I watch Chelsea I think they will be champions unless something unsual happen well i reamin optimistic with the city results it means an atom of fear is still there
UjayAB
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