Defensive frailties
21 January 2007Chelsea’s defensive frailties have once again been exposed. Our game against Liverpool at Anfield showed how we cannot seriously hope to mount a title challenge with a roughshod defensive line.
Pairing Carlos Ferreira and Michael Essien as our central backs because of lack of cover for injured John Terry and Ricardo Carvalho who is unavailable due to illness have forced Jose Mourinho to draft these players into unknown territory.
One thing we have been missing in recent times is John Terry’s ariel presence in the backline. Playing Michael Essien in his position leaves the midfield bereft of much needed cover too.
We remain in the trail of Manchester United still but we really have to do something about that backline. How I miss William Gallas.
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