From the Guardian · Harry Paterson · · 50s
Chelsea's Fun But Unstable Attack
Chelsea's high-scoring style risks European qualification.
In brief
Chelsea's high-scoring style risks European qualification. Chelsea's thrilling but inconsistent attack may not sustain European football success. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Chelsea's high-scoring style
Chelsea scored 15 goals and conceded 13 in six matches, a 4.7 goals per game rate.
Xabi Alonso's creative trio
Cole Palmer, João Pedro and Morgan Rogers complement each other's qualities.
Defensive weaknesses
Chelsea conceded 13 goals, the joint most in the league, with no clean sheet since January.
Brentford's attack
Chelsea's 3-0 defeat by Brentford exposed defensive vulnerabilities.
Bournemouth game
Chelsea's 5-1 win over Bournemouth showed defensive improvements.
Moisés Caicedo's return
Caicedo won seven duels, made four tackles, and contributed 11 defensive actions.
Sustainable European chances
Chelsea's high-risk style may not sustain European qualification without defensive improvements.
The one thing
Chelsea's thrilling but inconsistent attack may not sustain European football success.
