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šØšØMAXENCE LACROIX NO HYPE ANALYSIS : Maxence Lacroixās profile is defined more by his defending than his ball playing.
He is an experienced Premier League proven player, quick over long distances, comfortable defending in wide areas, and in the box, patient in 1v1 situations, and proactive when stepping out to intercept passes before attacks develop.
The numbers reflect that profile. Last season he recorded 61 interceptions, 159 recoveries, 181 aerial duels won, and won over 61% of his aerial duels, while maintaining an 88% pass accuracy.
Rather than relying on last ditch tackles, he uses his pace, positioning and timing to recover possession and defend space effectively.
Those attributes make him well suited to teams that defend with a high line and leave space behind like Chelsea.
Is he enough to fix Chelseaās defensive problems?
š„: Pythagoras in boots
#CFC #Lacroix #Premierleague
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Two Premier League players who straight-up improve us, no adapting time. Good way š
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āGive Delap another chanceā
š¶ļøš¶ļøHot take: If Aston Villa wants Jackson it should be on a permanent deal.
That should not mean we are stuck with Delap, Emegha and Dastan Satpaev as backups for Joao Pedro.
That said, Sell Delap, send Emegha and Dastan Satpaev on loan.
Then bring in one of Victor Osimhen, Julian Alvarez or Dusan Vlahovic as strike partner for Joao Pedro.
We will instantly become title contenders.
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Getting Bruno guimarĆ£es and Bastoni, will be an all-time perfect transfer window for chelsea.
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When are they announcing him? š¤
Arsenal fans have been smiling a bit too much lately. š¤š
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š¶ļøš¶ļøHot take: If Aston Villa wants Jackson it should be on a permanent deal.
That should not mean we are stuck with Delap, Emegha and Dastan Satpaev as backups for Joao Pedro.
That said, Sell Delap, send Emegha and Dastan Satpaev on loan.
Then bring in one of Victor Osimhen, Julian Alvarez or Dusan Vlahovic as strike partner for Joao Pedro.
We will instantly become title contenders.
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šØ Aston Villa remain in contact with Chelsea over Nicolas Jackson. Let's see if Chelsea want to give the green light or not. š¦
(@FabrizioRomano) #CFC
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šØšØ DONE DEAL: Youāve probably seen all the comps since Morgan Rogers signed for Chelsea.
But how does he actually fit into Xabi Alonsoās system?
Rogers is a player with wicked finishing qualities. gives Chelsea something they lacked for long periods last season: a powerful ball carrier who can eliminate defenders without relying on intricate combinations.
Under Xabi Alonso, that profile is invaluable.
Alonsoās attacking midfielders and inside forwards (At Leverkusen and Real Madrid) were expected to receive between the lines, turn under pressure and drive at retreating defences before releasing the final pass or attacking the box themselves.
Thatās where Rogers thrives.
He can play as the left-sided No. 10/inside forward from the left, or even behind the striker. His ability to carry the ball through midfield forces defenders to step out, creating space for teammates like Cole Palmer, Enzo FernĆ”ndez and JoĆ£o Pedro to exploit.
Heās not replacing Cole Palmer.
Hes stepping in from the LHS (with Jamie Gittens as his backup) since Garnacho is expected to be out.
For the first time in a while, Chelsea have another attacker capable of progressing the ball 30ā40 metres on his own and turning defensive situations into attacking ones.
Thatās the tactical value of Morgan Rogers, he is not just another forward, but another way for Chelsea to break teams down.
šµ #CFC #Chelsea #MorganRogers #XabiAlonso
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šØ XABI ALONSO KNEW ENZO FERNĆNDEZ WAS NON-NEGOTIABLE šØ
One of Xabi Alonsoās first decisions at Chelsea wasnāt about signing a player.
It was making sure Enzo FernƔndez stayed.
The reason has nothing to do with reputation.
Itās production.
Last season, Enzo finished with 14 goals and 6 assists from midfield numbers very few central midfielders in Europe can match.
Then he did it again yesterday.
Argentina needed someone to break the deadlock against England in the World Cup semi-final.
Enzo scored.
Chelsea fans have seen this story before.
When the game is drifting away, Enzo has a habit of pulling his team back into it.
Goals against top opposition.
Big performances in decisive moments.
Thatās become a pattern, not a coincidence.
Now imagine those qualities in a Xabi Alonso system.
At Leverkusen, Granit Xhaka was the heartbeat of every attack.
At Chelsea, Xabi inherits a midfielder who controls games and regularly decides them.
Thatās why Enzo was never a player Xabi wanted to replace.
He was the first player worth building around.
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#CFC #Chelsea #EnzoFernandez #XabiAlonso
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Poor finishing aside, Nicholas Jackson is one of the most entertaining players to watch.
šØ WHY XABI ALONSO ISNāT READY TO GIVE UP ON NICOLAS JACKSON šØ
Nicolas Jackson returns to Chelsea after 11 goals and 4 assists in 34 appearances for Bayern Munich. Despite Bayern deciding against making the move permanent, Xabi Alonso has confirmed Jackson will be part of Chelseaās pre-season plans. (ā TalkSport)
The timing matters.
With Alejandro Garnacho expected to leave and Jamie Gittens currently Chelseaās only natural senior left winger, Jacksonās versatility could become an important asset. Heās played both as a centre-forward and from the left during his senior career. (ā TalkSport)
Jacksonās biggest strengths have never been limited to goals.
ā¢ He consistently drops into midfield to combine with teammates before spinning in behind the defence.
ā¢ He protects the ball well with his back to goal, allowing midfield runners to move beyond him.
ā¢ Heās comfortable receiving under pressure, turning and carrying the ball into space rather than immediately playing backwards.
These are traits Xabi has consistently valued in his forwards.
At Leverkusen, Victor Boniface regularly linked play, occupied centre-backs and created space for runners like Florian Wirtz and Jonas Hofmann instead of simply waiting inside the penalty area. Xabiās system asked his striker to connect attacks as much as finish them. (ā Wikipedia)
With JoĆ£o Pedro as Chelseaās first-choice No. 9, Jackson still offers something different: a forward who can play across the front line, link midfield to attack and give Xabi another option on the left without changing the teamās structure.
#CFC #Chelsea #XabiAlonso #NicolasJackson
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šØ WHY XABI ALONSO ISNāT READY TO GIVE UP ON NICOLAS JACKSON šØ
Nicolas Jackson returns to Chelsea after 11 goals and 4 assists in 34 appearances for Bayern Munich. Despite Bayern deciding against making the move permanent, Xabi Alonso has confirmed Jackson will be part of Chelseaās pre-season plans. (ā TalkSport)
The timing matters.
With Alejandro Garnacho expected to leave and Jamie Gittens currently Chelseaās only natural senior left winger, Jacksonās versatility could become an important asset. Heās played both as a centre-forward and from the left during his senior career. (ā TalkSport)
Jacksonās biggest strengths have never been limited to goals.
ā¢ He consistently drops into midfield to combine with teammates before spinning in behind the defence.
ā¢ He protects the ball well with his back to goal, allowing midfield runners to move beyond him.
ā¢ Heās comfortable receiving under pressure, turning and carrying the ball into space rather than immediately playing backwards.
These are traits Xabi has consistently valued in his forwards.
At Leverkusen, Victor Boniface regularly linked play, occupied centre-backs and created space for runners like Florian Wirtz and Jonas Hofmann instead of simply waiting inside the penalty area. Xabiās system asked his striker to connect attacks as much as finish them. (ā Wikipedia)
With JoĆ£o Pedro as Chelseaās first-choice No. 9, Jackson still offers something different: a forward who can play across the front line, link midfield to attack and give Xabi another option on the left without changing the teamās structure.
#CFC #Chelsea #XabiAlonso #NicolasJackson