Sarri – ball takes effect The most significant change since the appointment of Maurizio Sarri has been the style of play. Chelsea is usually associated with playing defensive football, with focus on maintaining shape and hitting opponents on the counter. Whether it was Mourinho or Conte, the shape of the team was paramount. Sarri employs a style similar to that of Pep Guardiola, with focus on having possession. He wants his teams to adopt a fast-paced, style with short passes and concentration on vertical movements. The objective is to reach the opponents' final third with only a few short passes.  Sari focuses on player movements and creating open passing lanes more than the shape of...
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