Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel spoke highly of the Blues' thrilling 4-3 victory over Brighton in the Premier League, noting the tactical flexibility under Xabi Alonso and the emergence of young leaders.
The German tactician emphasised that shifting away from aimless ball possession in favour of sharp, vertical attacking moves makes Chelsea lethal going forward:
Chelsea's attack is incredibly fluid and organised. The team maintains a compact structure and prefers to exploit gaps behind defenders through quick vertical ball movement and rapid dribbling, rather than wasting energy on pointless possession.
Particularly catching Tuchel's eye was Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia, who opened the scoring in the match:
Lavia just needs to avoid injuries and stay in peak physical condition. He possesses all the qualities to become a world-class midfielder — he just needs to find that regular stability.
