Antonio Conte has thrived with his new 3-4-3 formation at Stamford Bridge bridge. The Italian's team has won seven matches in a row and have conceded only one goal[against Tottenham] playing with three defenders at the back.
However, former Arsenal star Chalie Nicholas has voiced out that a Chelsea team with three players at the back against City's high attacking line, will suffer some casualties.
Nicholas spoke to Skysports :
“With this new three at the back situation,
with Chelsea liking [David] Luiz to step into
midfield, it’s attractive in a certain way, but
don’t think it’s creative in midfield. It’s
workmanlike. [Victor] Moses on the right and
[Marcos] Alonso on the left is clever, because
he’s fallen back on what he prefers.
“Costa, I’ve not always been his greatest fan,
but his work-rate and goals recently have
been impressive. Hazard is back to form, but
I think you can stop them.
“City will have a lot of possession, I know
Spurs had a lot of possession against Chelsea
and got beaten, but I can see a different
outcome here. Aguero, De Bruyne, Sterling,
the pace and options up front are different.
Chelsea may have to change their tactics
slightly, and it could go either way.”
Chelsea will take the trip to Manchester to face City in fixture which will. test their title credentials.
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