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| Approaching games differently - Arsenal and Norwich |
The new style of play has took a little time for the players to get fully accustomed to it. The first set of games, from Wigan to Stoke, have just been a sort of transition period. At Arsenal, it was a very composed performance, with a completely in-tune team. Di Matteo has approached both Arsenal and Norwich in a very different way. At Arsenal, once we got the lead, we were very cautious going forward. It was attacking, but cautious, keeping players back just in case we got caught on the counter. But during the game against Norwich, there were no such signs. Everyone was pushing forward and we were trying to get more goals. This shows two very different approach against the two teams. Against Norwich, a team that is currently at the lower end of the table, we could afford to go forward in numbers and look for as many goals as possible. While Arsenal, a top team in top form, could get back to us quickly if we did that against them, so we were cautious going forward, trying not to leave too much space at the back for Arsenal to exploit.
Is this a sign of the things to come? Take the big teams cautiously and hit the lower teams as hard as we can? If that is indeed the case, then it tells us a lot about how smart Di Matteo is. Clearly it shows us that there was no "luck" involved in Chelsea winning the Champions League. Sure there were times when it seemed that luck was on our side, but credit must be given where credit is due. The different approach taken against both teams also tell us that not only is Chelsea improving as a team, but that Roberto Di Matteo himself, is improving a lot as a manager. This is a positive sign as far as Chelsea fans are concerned. A tactically-improving Roberto Di Matteo means that Chelsea will only improve in the coming weeks. The best of Chelsea is yet to come.
Keeping The Blue Flag Flying High,
Konark Antani
I think he is working where he dreamt to work. He is living his dreams. He wants to make another history and i think he is on the right track. I wish him and the players luck. From Arthur Osadebe
ReplyDeleteHe is a cool coach i like him di matteo hope he wins us silverware this year as well. One of the best coaches to have around but i want him to improve our defence sometimes against lesser teams our team seems a bit unconcentrated. From: Martin.
ReplyDeleteBefore it's the special one MOU in the memory of chelsea fans,but now it's the lucky one,RDM best of luck young boss.
ReplyDeleteBefore it's the special one MOU in the memory of chelsea fans,but now it's the lucky one,RDM best of luck young boss.
ReplyDeleteRDM isn't the lucky one. I see him as a tactical genius. Putting Betrand in at left wing infront of Cole to stop Robben in Munich is an example. Most managers would have placed his best starting XI.
DeleteYes, you can't take credit away from him by calling him lucky.
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