Chelsea will seek to bounce back to victory as they welcome Newcastle United to Stamford Bridge, following their draw in the previous fixture against Brentford. Yet, there are three choices that Mauricio Pochettino, the Blues’ coach, must sidestep to safeguard the team’s chances of clinching three points.
1. Not using 3-4-3 formation
The 3-4-3 strategy seems to align better with Chelsea’s system, evident from their performance in the EFL Cup final against Liverpool. However, Pochettino opted for the 4-2-3-1 formation in the previous match, resulting in chaos once again. Hence, it is crucial for the coach to steer clear of deviating from this formation in the upcoming game.
2. Playing Jackson in the number 9 position
Jackson has faced challenges in making a significant impact at Chelsea, yet it’s notable that Nicholas Jackson becomes more potent and contributes effectively when deployed as a winger. In the upcoming game, the coach should maintain Jackson’s position as a winger and assign the striking role to Cole Palmer.
3. Using Ben Chilwell as a winger
In the match against Brentford, Chilwell, typically positioned as a left-back or wing-back, was pushed into a more advanced attacking role ahead of Mudryk, leading to adverse consequences for the team. This puzzling decision should be rectified when Chelsea faces Newcastle United, especially considering their tactical defensive prowess.
