Chelsea are desperate for another centre-back and appear to have lost to Barcelona (again) in the race for Kounde. Tuchel has explained the key attribute he wants in a new defender. CFC
Tuchel deployed a back four in the first half before switching to three centre-backs after the break, but the Gunners cut through them at ease in both formations.
“It is not only about bringing players in for numbers; we need numbers, we also need quality so we will make some decisions late, not only about players but also about systems.Thiago Silva was paired with Trevoh Chalobah on the first half against Arsenal, before Cesar Azpilicueta and Malang Sarr were introduced as they switched to a back-three with wing-backs, with Koulibaly later taking over from Thiago Silva.
“I think it was not a structural problem as we conceded also two goals [in the second half] with a back five and two no.6s which we are very used to playing. It was the behaviour that was much more important. It is more important how we play in a structure and not so important what we play.
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