The Story So Far for Chelsea
Chelsea still sit at the top of the Premier League after losing just one game this season to Liverpool, who are refusing to give up on their title hopes.
Chelsea are also in a good position in the Champions League and even their loss to Roma still makes them favourites to qualify top from their group. So things are looking good for Chelsea, but could they have been even better?
The Chelsea fans strongly believe that the loss to Liverpool and Roma could have been avoided, and some of the draws—especially against CFR Cluj and Tottenham—should have been wins.
By analysing all the positions in the Chelsea squad (defence, midfield, and the attack) it might be possible to find out why certain games did not go by plan for Chelsea.
Lets start with the defence, the so called "unbreakable wall of Chelsea" led by the heart and soul of Chelsea—John Terry.
No wonder the Blues concede only once in a while.
If Chelsea have Terry and Carvalho in their defence, then the opposition might as well not even try to get past them.
Apart from the 3-1 loss to Roma, Chelsea have not conceded more than one goal this season in a game. So if Terry and either Carvalho or Alex stay fit, the London club should not have a problem with conceding a lot of goals.
Chelsea's midfield is just as good as the defence but with different attributes. The passing and movement from Chelsea have been superb this season, no doubt something Scolari has been part of.
In an open game like against Aston Villa and Blackburn, Chelsea continuously create chances through super Lampard and Deco and with the full backs attacking as well, the midfield is usually packed with Chelsea players making it difficult for the opposition to man-mark the team in blue.
Finally let’s analyse the attack.
Anelka has manged to answer back his critics by being the top scorer in the Premiership so far.
However, this is where Chelsea are most vulnerable. In a close game like against Liverpool, where there are few chances, Anelka struggles to take the opportunity. No matter what anyone says, Chelsea need Drogba in those type of games and if he would have been fit this season, Chelsea would not have drawn as many games.
Against the big teams like Manchester United and Liverpool, Didier is the man to lead the attack and Scolari will be hoping that the Ivorian international will be fit for the game against Arsenal on the 30th of November.
Nevertheless, Chelsea have got a very bright future on their hands. It would not be surprising to see them stay on the top spot and if they can get rid of the injury plague and keep the players on top form, Chelsea no doubt will be crowned the champions of England in May.
