Chelsea new formation 2016
The 2015-2016 season was a significant one for Chelsea Football Club, as they won the Premier League title under the management of José Mourinho. During that season, Chelsea's formation was often a 4-2-3-1, with the following players:
- Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
- Defenders:
- Right-back: Branislav Ivanović
- Center-back: John Terry
- Center-back: Gary Cahill
- Left-back: César Azpilicueta
- Defensive midfielders:
- Deep-lying playmaker: Nemanja Matić
- Box-to-box midfielder: N'Golo Kanté
- Attacking midfielders:
- Right-winger: Willian
- Attacking midfielder: Eden Hazard
- Left-winger: Pedro
- Striker: Diego Costa
This formation allowed Chelsea to dominate possession and control the game, while also providing a strong defensive foundation. The midfield duo of Matić and Kanté provided a solid base, allowing the attacking midfielders to push forward and create scoring opportunities. Diego Costa's physical presence and finishing ability made him a threat in the box, and the wingers provided width and pace to the attack.
Here's a breakdown of the roles and responsibilities of each player in this formation:
- Thibaut Courtois: Goalkeeper, responsible for preventing goals and distributing the ball effectively.
- Branislav Ivanović: Right-back, responsible for supporting the attack and tracking back to defend.
- John Terry: Center-back, responsible for organizing the defense and making key interceptions.
- Gary Cahill: Center-back, responsible for providing a physical presence and winning headers.
- César Azpilicueta: Left-back, responsible for supporting the attack and tracking back to defend.
- Nemanja Matić: Deep-lying playmaker, responsible for controlling the tempo of the game and distributing the ball effectively.
- N'Golo Kanté: Box-to-box midfielder, responsible for winning the ball back and supporting both the defense and attack.
- Willian: Right-winger, responsible for providing width and pace to the attack.
- Eden Hazard: Attacking midfielder, responsible for creating scoring opportunities and providing assists.
- Pedro: Left-winger, responsible for providing width and pace to the attack.
- Diego Costa: Striker, responsible for scoring goals and holding up the ball effectively.
This formation was a key factor in Chelsea's success during the 2015-2016 season, as it allowed them to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities while also providing a strong defensive foundation.