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The Blue Print is a Chelsea FC tactics podcast hosted by Fahd and Seun, two passionate analysts with thriving Chelsea communities on Twitter. Bringing their in-depth threads to audio, they break down strategies, tactics, and key moments shaping the Blues' season.
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#30 - Xabi Alonso's Off-Ball Control Tactics (opens the original)
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In this episode, we take a deep dive into Chelsea’s evolving off-ball control strategy, analysing how it was implemented against Fulham and Brighton. We explore how Chelsea use their defensive structure, pressing, compactness and positioning to control matches without necessarily dominating possession, before discussing the pros and cons of the approach and whether it can be consistently effective against different types of opposition. Finally, we look ahead to the future of Chelsea’s tactical i
#29 - Forecasting Alonso’s Tactical Flexibility for 2026/27 (opens the original)
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In this episode, we explore how Chelsea could use multiple in-possession and out-of-possession shapes next season whilst maintaining a consistent set of tactical principles. We look at what we have seen during pre-season, how Xabi Alonso can adapt the team’s structure to different opponents and game states, and how this flexibility could maximise the qualities within Chelsea’s squad. We also break down the different tactical dynamics this could create and why Chelsea’s system may need to constan
#28 - Why Chelsea Signed Palestra and Lacroix (opens the original)
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In this episode, we analyse Chelsea’s latest signing Palestra, breaking down his individual profile, tactical fit within Alonso’s system, and the wider impact on the squad. We also assess Lacroix’s defensive qualities, exploring how his attributes could help solve some of Chelsea’s ongoing issues at the back. For business inquiries, kindly reach out to us on thechelseablueprint@gmail.com Follow us on X for more! The Blue Print: @TheCheBluePrint Seun:
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