No Chelsea player features in the Premier League’s top fifteen for chance creation, highlighting a serious creative gap.
Chelsea having ball control without purpose
Saturday’s performance made Chelsea’s attacking issues painfully clear. They kept the ball for long stretches but rarely looked dangerous. Sunderland closed spaces quickly, leaving forwards Marc Guiu and Joao Pedro alone upfront.
The West London side‘s passing was slow and predictable during the entire game. The Blues’ players were drifting sideways with no spark or imagination. Statistics back up what fans can already see. Not one Chelsea player ranks among the PL’s top fifteen in chance creation.
Urgent answers needed
Head coach Enzo Maresca now faces a pressing challenge. The side needs speed, movement, and invention, yet everything appears to be on hold. Cole Palmer is still the most important source of creativity for the Blues.
Young talents like Estevao sometimes shows signs of his dangerous potential. But, his game time is not always guaranteed in the team. Meanwhile, Enzo Fernandez, the second-most valuable in contributing terms, is still in sixteenth rank on the list. The trend is alarming since Chelsea lack the kind of defense that can have clean sheets as their only guarantee.
The signs are clear since Chelsea do not have a solid defense that can be counted on solely for clean sheets. If the attack does not get new ideas, goals will still be scarce. The fans” annoyance will only increase with lack of creativity on the field. The system has to change in order to allow for faster transitions and sharper attacking instincts in the team.
Author’s Opinion:
Chelsea’s lack of creativity is not down to individuals but to structure and tempo. Unless the head coach shows urgency and freedom into this side, the club’s attacking drought will define their season.
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