Category: Non classé

  • 'ROASTED': But was he really? Chalobah vs Mitoma

    Trying to actually analyse instead of hurling with the wolves This is the thread I posted on Twitter about Chalobah’s first half in Chelsea’s 1-2 defeat to Brighton H&A on Saturday 15th of April. Football is a game of opinions, anyone is entitled to his.Some opinions happen to be wrong. There’s a difference between casual…

  • Lucas GOURNA – 5 alternatives to Moisés Caicedo for Chelsea's midfield (2/5)

    This newsletter will aim at analysing in depth Lucas Gourna’s all round game (and career path), but also give a coaching analysis/perspective on defensive plays for whoever’s interested to sharpen their eye for detail regarding defensive midfielders. Also, some thoughts on how French clubs can find themselves into the same laughable situation of being forced…

  • Lucas GOURNA – 5 alternatives to Moisés Caicedo for Chelsea's midfield (2/5)

    This newsletter will aim at analysing in depth Lucas Gourna’s all round game (and career path), but also give a coaching analysis/perspective on defensive plays for whoever’s interested to sharpen their eye for detail regarding defensive midfielders. Also, some thoughts on how French clubs can find themselves into the same laughable situation of being forced…

  • Player Analysis

    Individual player focus to break down players’ game.Some unfortunate musical references.

  • Tuchel's Gigantic Pressing Trap (and how to coach it)

    Today’s newsletter is going to analyse Tuchel’s pressing structure at Chelsea, through coaching theory, video examples and actual examples of how it’s can be implemented. The analysis sphere on the internet (looking at you, football twitter) is necessary, definitely an agora (n Pandev) to learn to communicate impressions and observations. However, coaching can’t build fortresses…

  • Scouting

    Sébastien’s Substack Five alternatives to Moisés Caicedo for Chelsea’s midfield Chelsea is rumoured to be in for Moisés Caicedo, Brighton’s impressive all action defensive midfielder. However, with a rumoured £80 million price tag considering his contract doesn’t run out until 2027 (+ club option), it is only right to look at possible alternatives… Read more…

  • Chelsea's BIG BEN: Benoît Badiashile player analysis

    Benoît Ntambue Badiashile Mukinayi Baya, or Benwa Bad-ee-ah-sheel has been signed by Chelsea on a 7.5 year deal. Not Benoit Badiasheeley nor any possible estranged cousins whose surname sports announcers would show creativity with the pronounciation. This is a Badiashile-centred perspective covering his journey to Chelsea: French talent pathway: Limoges, Malhesherbes, Monaco Not Monacoasting: season…

  • Mason Mount: What is he good at, and what does the future beckons?

    Why is Mount good? Mason Mount’s numbers and versatility means he’s equally important in terms of creating chances as he is to progress the ball. Team mates look for him, and he brings the ball into the box. The ability to be able to produce fairly good numbers whilst his ultimate best role might yet…

  • Khéphren THURAM – 5 alternatives to Moisés Caicedo for Chelsea's midfield (1/5)

    That’s football ‘eritage Khéphren Thuram is the second son of 1998 World Cup Winner Lilian and younger brother of Marcus (1997). Born in Parma, Italy in 2001, but raised in Paris area. Thanks for reading Sébastien’s Substack! Sebscribe for free to receive new posts Competing for AC Boulogne BB whilst at INF Clairefontaine (One of…

  • Settling the Kepa-Mendy debate

    Full video breakdown of Chelsea’s divisive goalkeepers, and thoughts on what the future beckons Kepa Arrizabalaga runs his 7 year contract signed in 2018 because Sarri wanted a “ball playing goalkeeper” (Butland and especially Maignan were other possibly more reasonable targets, considering Chelsea needed midfielders and a striker at that time. Chelsea got married to…