Chelsea have revolutionised their midfield by altering Marc Cucurella's position on the pitch
Chelsea have revolutionised their midfield by altering Marc Cucurella's position on the pitchWith corkscrew curls twice the size of his head protruding from every imaginable angle, you really can’t miss Marc Cucurella.
The Spaniard moving inside allows the other three defenders to morph into a narrower defensive block, forcing the opposition wide while providing the extra protection of a deep-lying double pivot. This then allowsto press higher up the pitch where he’s most effective, disrupting teams in their own defensive third and creating higher-quality goalscoring chances.
With four games remaining this season and the prospect of European football suddenly in reach once more, Pochettino has stumbled upon a formula which could save his job.Through a combination of injury, luck, trial and error, Pochettino has stumbled upon a functioning formula for at least temporary success. It’s a good job this current Chelsea line-up appears to be among their best, because with 14 senior absentees, there’s no other option.
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