The start is important! In a long season of 38 matches, the start is of paramount importance. To go into a season with a winning momentum is what wins you trophy. The season has begun the same for Chelsea, winning 4 games out of 4. The team who was hoping to have a decent start, considering the new manager will take time adapting to new conditions, has had more than a decent beginning to their campaign. Let us look at what has been the reason for their success and also the areas of improvement.
Their journey started against an emphatic win over Huddersfield. The Blues won 3-0 over and gave a kick-start to their campaign. Their second game was against London rivals Arsenal and again the Blues were successful in scoring 3 goals against 2 of Arsenal.
The match against Newcastle was their real test with 5 men in defence of Newcastle. The opponents pressed the weak point of Chelsea and did not allow the Blues to push into the box. Eventually, the Blues did prevail victorious with the scoreline ending 2-1 which was followed by a 2-0 win against Bournemouth.
The attacking mindset of Sarri has surely been one of the reason for Chelsea’s win and also the increase In number of passes. Chelsea spend more time playing the ball in the opponents half rather than their own half. This shows the kind of impact the team has had on other teams. But have they converted the chances into goals?
Yes they have, but what the team is lacking behind is taking the ball into the box. Chelsea have not been able to push into opponents box. Maurizio Sarri is still not contented with his team’s performance and wants his team to improve further.
