“It’s only Man city that can do that, but they’re difficult to break down” – Glen Hoddle reveals why Chelsea cannot be called a defensive team
Following 4-0 Chelsea victory over Juventus, former England manager Glen Hoddle has lauded Chelsea after the Blues’ performance against Juventus in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Hoddle also claimed Chelsea are not a defensive team but are ‘free-flowing at times’.
Thomas Tuchel has often been accused of implementing defensive tactics during his time as Chelsea manager.
The Premier League giants have, however, scored 30 goals in just 12 league games this season.
Chelsea’s 4-0 demolition of Juventus on Tuesday night in the Champions League proved that the Blues possess quality in attack and have the ability to dominate top-quality opposition. Glen Hoddle believes Chelsea are difficult to break down, but have the ability to score goals.
Hoddle told BT Sport: “They actually score goals, are free-flowing at times, but they’re just good at defending. He’s organized this team and they’re difficult to break down. If they need to go into a back five [from a back three], they do. It’s only Manchester City this season that I’ve seen outplay Chelsea,”
Chelsea have conceded just four goals in 12 Premier League games this season. The Blues possess one of the best defensive records in Europe and are currently the favorites to win the Premier League and retain their Champions League title this season.
The absence of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner due to injury was a major source of concern for Chelsea fans. Callum Hudson-Odoi, Kai Havertz and Mason Mount have, however, stepped up to the plate in the absence of Lukaku and Werner in recent weeks.