3-5-2(3-3-2-2) FC Chelsea

RedrebelWhat I see in this formation are three center-backs, 3 center-midfielders, two attacking midfielders ,and two strikers. My thought is that Deco is either playing as right center-midfielder and Essien as left center-midfielder and John Mikel Obi either as defensive midfielder or a more center-midfielder, but more defensive. That is what it looks like, but your question is if this formation is strong. Your defense looks pretty solid. Now, with two attacking midfielders and two forwards your offense looks creative and strong. But, there is a problem with your formation. If the opposing team isolates Ballack and Lampard the strikers are not going to get any good balls. Deco and Essien will have to go up in the flanks to open up the pitch and get in some crosses, but if they don't do that this formation can make a team turn into disaster. What you could do is make Ballack and Lampard act as attacking midfielders, but on the flanks not on the center because they can be easily isolated. Also the center-midfielders should stay guarding midfield because if they go on offense and loose a ball the defense will probably be outnumbered. So, my answer to your outline as how it is; is no this formation is not strong.

28.09.2008

3-5-2(3-3-2-2) FC Chelsea

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