Chelsea (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Édouard Mendy
Defenders: Reece James, Kurt Zouma, Thiago Silva, Chilwell
Midfielders: Kanté, Jorginho, Mount
Forwards: Hudson-Odoi, Abraham, Werner
Head Coach: Frank Lampard
Chelsea's formation against Borussia Dortmund today was basically no different from last time.
As the home side, though, Borussia Dortmund had made much bigger changes today.
"Damn... Borussia Dortmund are playing three at the back today too."
"As far as I remember, they've only used a back three once this season."
"Right, in their last match against Cologne."
Judging from their match against Cologne, Borussia Dortmund's back-three system still had major flaws, and they were not flaws that could be fixed completely in a short time.
Logically, Borussia Dortmund should have been more conservative today, but for some reason, Escribá was being this bold.
Could it be...
Had Borussia Dortmund already figured out the proper way to use a back three?
Never mind. They would observe first!
"Hummels, play it out from the back!"
"Ooh! That was a beautiful pass from Mats Hummels!"
"Looking for Tang Ye!"
The ball came flying up from the back, and Tang Ye and Kanté tangled together, both preparing to contest the dropping ball.
Reece James came over to help, but Marco Reus blocked him off.
Tang Ye versus Kanté!
Tang Ye had his back to Kanté, while Chelsea's defensive midfielder pressed his chest against Tang Ye's back. The two shoved against each other.
Naturally, Kanté was no match for Tang Ye.
He stretched out a foot to bring the ball down!
A feint to the left!
Then he switched to the right!
The feint first created some space, and Tang Ye began looking for help from his teammates.
No rush. He passed back to Jude Bellingham, and at the instant he completed the pass, Tang Ye turned and ran