How Thomas Tuchel Transformed Chelsea
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Under Lampard, Chelsea looked dishevelled and unorganised, particularly in the defence, which saw them concede 77 goals in 57 Premier League matches.
Yet with Tuchel in charge, Chelsea have become European Champions, runners-up in the FA cup and finished 4th in the league in the 2020/21 season.
JJ Bull explains how Tuchel transformed this Chelsea side into title contenders both on and off the pitch.
Read these fantastic articles by Simon Johnson and Raphael Honigstein for more details behind the transformation:
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There's such a fine line between a toothless attack, based on cross-and-pray football that leaves the backline exposed, and TT's devastating transitional play. They're essentially the same formation/strategy yet somehow Tuchel download the critical nuances into his player's heads that allows them to play a bit more quickly and with greater cohesion. I guess that "cutting-edge" that separates good players from great players holds true for coaches as well. TT has the sauce!
Beautiful analysis
It's like they play different system. The biggest difference for me- This team plays for each other. Whenever there's a problem others will try to solve the situation but in lamps team ,it was like choose your scapegoat for today . One day it's jorgi, one day it's rudiger another day werner then Alonso , another day kai.
@@maruf2050 the midfield and defence play as a UNIT. The backline defence is so organized
@@maruf2050 I agree and I like that they play in a system and part of the group, they are building a system and it is something that is already very apparent. Whilst in the past with Lampard they were trying to solve the buildups and nuances of the attack with individual skills, Tuchel instead went for a more team oriented approach. I think it is one of the best hires by the Chelsea board in a long time.
less of a fine line, more of a large equator 😂💙
should be titled: why chelsea play so good?
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description: jj explain why they good.
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Pep Guadiola 🤣🤣🤣
Pep 😂💙
The best thing about this Chelsea side imo is the fact that they don't rely on any particular player to win them the game (as they used to on Hazard or Costa). Chelsea are just a very very good TEAM. Everyone knows what to do, why they do it and when to do it. A very good coach with very good players and just good vibes.
Hope it all amounts to more trophies this season 💙
Very true. They used to be very reliant on Hazard to “make something happen”.
in the past there was a star above his peers. chelsea were never a bad team but the likes of costa, hazard, fabregas, pulisic were doing things that was beyond a regular player. now chelsea dont have a star cause havert, ziyech mount pulisic, tammy, werner, odoi, giroud are all of similar level. no one stands out as the superstar. if a player is scoring 20 goals a season and he is your only one of course its gonna look like youre reliant on him.
@@johnnyboi331 Pulisic was never a «star» like the others you mentioned, and Chelsea has acquired a star with the purchase of Lukaku so that’s not quite true. Also Giroud and Tammy were sold this summer. Its true that Chelsea is first and foremost a great TEAM though.
@@BFHzLiZeD pulisic abslutely was a star as in if he didnt play chelsea looked completely dead and pulisic was carrying chelsea to the top 4. his dribbling and shooting that season was insane. he was in the form of his career. he fell off hard post injury. lukaku is a star yes but he cant create out of nothing. he need service. costa, hazard, farbregas pulisic didnt. they won games on their own multiple times.
@@johnnyboi331 costa was an out and out striker so yeah he obviously needed service. Chelsea were really good when there were costa, hazard, fabregas in the same team but after that there was only hazard left and they were too reliant on
Saw this when Arsenal was playing against Chelsea. Pepe took 2 men down, then found 3 defenders already lined up in an extremely orgainized shape
That must have been painful 😭😭
Pepe is garbage
Pepe problem is his vision and final product. Beating defender is one of his strong point. From a chelsea fan btw. He aint garbage, arsenal as a whole are
@@SpenderBasah Pepe problem is ball control, dribble, pass, tackle, speed and shot.
@@louisvuitton56 almost everything from ur statement
Chelsea’s net spend this transfer window is 30 mil in profit, Chelsea are the best run club in world football at the moment.
How ?
@@devonAFC Because their able to have a top class team without breaking the bank. You look at city, united, psg and barca their all in the negative.
What? They broke bank last summer and ended up strong last season. Now they only bought Lukaku for huge price in these dead market. Sure they are well run but name of their game is still money.
And Chelsea also sell players at a loss
Bakayoko Kepa Zappacosta Batsuayi Drinkwater all came at +200 mil and they won't even get 50m combined for all those players
@@sakarisalomaa2174 but thing is spending money is great in all but u need a disaplined coach, this Chelsea team isn't as expensive likes of PSG, but we have players who get along with each other so well and not individuals
Also, the UCL final goal was assisted by Mount who was technically not midfield but did on that one play collect the ball from deep. Mount is very under rated.
Mount has this super cool ability to transition from attack to midfield seamlessly
Easily one of my favorite players from the new "young" (sub 23) generation. He's incredibly smart and tactically flexible. Good vision, great passing (both short and long range, through the ground or airborne) and has a competitive attitude which will carry him far. Always seems to enjoy playing as well, he'll have a great future, might even become, dare I say this, a new Lampard for Chelsea.
@@dr_ubo no disrespect to anyone but Mount reminds me of Joe Cole more than Lampard
@@fififairuzfuyooo Agreed. A mix of the two perhaps. Has more defensive ability than Joe, and better on-the-ball skill and dribbling than Lamps. And has the elite mentality of both.
@@anthonyhiggins9799 I couldn't have said it better myself
As an Arsenal fan looks on and thinks...'oh, they realised their mistake and hired a proper manager and got rid of their inexperienced ex-player'
Lol true . Plus Lampard had at least one year of management experience under his belt and was an actual legend. Never got the arteta hire at all
@@udbz7264 They thought a bit of work experience under Pep would make him a good manager
Lampard was inexperienced and out of his depth but unlike Arteta he at least had some idea what he was doing even if it didn't work. He laid the foundations for Tuchel to come in and take the team to the next level. TT himself credited Lampard for his rebuild work. If Sarri had stayed we would have been screwed. He'd have ruined our youth and made terrible signings. Lampard needs experience at a lower level and can still be a decent manager in the future. Arteta on the other hand is an utter fraud who's only fit to lay out the cones in training and make Pep his morning coffee.
That 3-1 boxing day match changed fortunes in opposite directions
@@areebsiddiqui758 Sarri had a better season and won the Europa League unlike Lamps. Sarri took us from a defensive counter attacking team to a possession base attacking team. TT's current team is built on Conte and Sarri's formation and philosophy. The only thing Lamps did was play Mount in every game, RLC, Hazard and CHO had their best season under Sarri, CFC never wanted Sarri to leave, it was the fans that booed him at the bridge that made him leave. Sarri first 15 games were a winning run until we met Spurs who started man marking J5 and putting pressure on our defence.
As a Chelsea fan I'm excited about this season! The Liverpool game and how we defended reminded me of the nou camp game..
Definitely. Same here.
Proud 🔵🦁
I’ve heard people say that the way we play is similar to what we had under Conte which’s absolutely wrong. The system might look familiar but TT’s system is more about possession and counter press. Whereas under Conte it was more about hitting the opposition in transitions/counters and keeping it absolutely tight at the back.
No one says it's the same style
@@rickygervaissaidhi2524 similar foundations and the players of both can play both styles.
Agreed. Conte had a more structural one dimensional attack set ups that relies heavily on the type of players you have which explains why he always demands certain players and once he doesnt get his way he bails. in his second season once teams figured how to counter his system through the use of half spaces he got exposed. he needs specific players to play well. Tuchel on the other hand has a more fluid situational attacks with clever movement and and quick play. he attacks through the middle, wings through balls and counter. struggled with the finishing last year but this year i don't think he will be having such a problem. Also Chelsea's depth is probably the strongest in the league now.
@@hibabadir9177 Hazard was a large part of that though. The system had to be strict and rigid to allow a complete free role for hazard
@@ryanfinnerty6239 but surely one player not pressing high wouldnt limit you too much?! My problem with the previous chelsea team is that the attackers all want the ball to their feet therefore not many movements or chances created and they relied heavily on the clinical finishing of Costa Hazard and Pedro/ Willian. Pedro declined so much in Conte's second season and Willian playing out wide slowing down all their attack. I feel like Hazard should have been supported with better players who can play around him, and a more attacking set up in his last 3 seasons, rather than minimizing the teams role to the point he ends up being their only salvation.
This is how Southgate thinks his team plays when it's actually closer to how Colchester Utd play.
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Luckily Southgate (the most boring manager ever) has Steve Holland, who is a tactical genius.
Experts on Twitter: “It’s easy because they’re playing with 5 defenders “
more common the TV presenters and washout ex footballers, who are busy looking for words to look smart.. lol
@@rezze british commentators have such high ego OMG. They don't even properly praise a player when they score or do something incredible. It's always like, "it's as easy as you like". They are too busy finding flaws rather than praising them that's why I just watch epl games on mute. German and italian commentators are the most realistic ones who actually show their genuine expressions rather than repeating fancy words to sound cool
There is more to it that that of course. But he is playing 5 defenders plus two defensive midfielders. So it is easier to defend.
@@Shikheralgorythmic looool. @Di Exactly the people u mentioned
@@bertramgilfoyle8901 Am I wrong? Is is not easier to defend with 5 defenders than it is with 4? 3 CBs instead of 2?
It looks like we have an extra player because N’Golo looks a lot like Kantè
@lunga lunga Different teams, different players.
@lunga lunga Emerson also started in one final and didn’t play in the other. Pogba looks like the next Zidane when he plays for France, point is sometimes players can be consistent with club and country other times they are unrecognizable. This was a Chelsea video and I commented on how a player plays for Chelsea.
@lunga lunga booo
Just need to take a deep breath and realise what Chelsea has achieved within just a year💙💙💙 Relishing each and every moment with this group that Tuchel has created!
Agreed. And even as a Hammers fan, I think Chelsea are gonna win the league this season. Fair play to em
@@dannymorgan2654
as a Chelsea fan the team I'm most afraid of is West Ham....... your team is worthy of challenging for the top 4 this season.... creswell coufal soucek rice Antonio benrahma and now zouma.... brilliant team
@@dannymorgan2654 hammers are scary this season
They didn’t do the treble and only just won the champions league think your over hyping.
Tuchel has Havertz to do hold-up play and win aerial duels in the opposition's area last season, which is someone he didn't have in PSG's front-line. Now that he's got Lukaku, Chelsea can hold off the opposition's CBs easily and be more dominant in the air
If he y
Werner ia better.
@@TheRealPingu no
Well he had Icardi who’s undeniably one of the best in world football when it comes to hold up play.
@@miz5138 Unfortunately Neymar and Mbappe seemed to be more important at PSG, so they usually started ahead Icardi
JJ is becoming more and more comfortable in front of the camera.
Is this a meme, it’s on every video. He seemed pretty comfortable before to me
@@BigMujK i guess its youtube comments - people projecting their own issues on people on the screen they dont know 'IRL'.
Gay.
Mendys sweeper skills were earlier pointed out as one of his weaknesses by some. Tuchel really improves his players, his goalkeepers too!
Does JJ Bull have a whole room jam-packed with jerseys?
Yes, we have to wade through mountains of shirts in the studio.
@@TheAthleticFC 😂 must be hard you know
Don’t think we can discredit Lampards role in this transformation. Although it didn’t work out for him.
He's English so any credit for him is nerfed
They were top of the league at the start of last December and playing some fantastic football. Goes to show how fickle football is
@@hb3393 lampard is inexperience. He doesn’t have a plan B tbh
Lampard did a great job (bought very well, blooded key youth into the first team and increased the value of many other youth players significantly). He just did not have the tactical sophistication or the necessary experience to deal with senior players and the increased expectations in the second season. He built the foundation for what TT is building now.
Lampard is a good scout that helped us set up the team but his greatest shortfall is his man-management. He lost the dressing room when he was there and that’s what made the management to sack him. Once you lose the dressing room, it will clearly show on the pitch
The depth in their squad is incredible. They could even send one team to play in la Liga and might have a chance to winning the title there.
Only Tifo can do justice to this superb Chelsea team. Many props to Tuchel for the tatics and man managing and to the players for the astounding amount of dedication, discipline and technique to pull this off.
I love JJs analyses. Keep up the good work boys!
This is great analysis. I love how quickly this channel has improved. Best football channel on YT
We have to give props on the explanation but also how good you are with that touch display, everything was so clear with the demonstration with ease 🙌🏾
Two years ago Arsenal & Chelsea were both mid-table and met in the Europa Final. Chelsea won.
Chelsea sacked Sarri & Lampard, appointed Tuchel, went on to win CL and become PL contenders.
Arsenal sacked Emery hired Arteta, spent £220m more than any club, now 19th in the table.
Say no more Arsenal is back bro
Wow tifo just pumping out quality content so quickly, kudos
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You should make a video about "how arteta destroyed arsenal", but after he got fired of course
Come on, man 😂
Phenomenal video!!!!! So informative and well explained, i love the screen and that it's edited now, a lot more fluitity.
Such a great piece of analysis. Awesome work as usual.
Being able to keep all that width through the wing backs and the Mount and Havertz positions moving into the half spaces will lead to Lukaku with one-on-ones against centre backs and if they play up on him, it’s gonna produce a LOT of goals. He’s like a basketball player in the post, feeling for the defender and then BAM, rolls off them and strikes. Such a brilliant fit.
This video perfectly explains how Chelsea can nullify teams and force them to play their game, at their pace. But some people can't admit that and just make excuses. Now we're even more dangerous with Lukaku leading the line. Excited for when the boys keep building on their chemistry up front so they can make better, more clinical decisions.
was waiting this for the whole week already thanks for the tactics analysis
T.T the best coach ever CFC Champs 22 double
I was waiting for this for a long time
I feel like I’m in a class every time I watch these videos but in the best possible way, you guys do amazing work
You mean how chelsea have somehow become one of the best teams in the world
With the way they're playing, I think they're the best team in the world. Good transfer window for PSG and MU still doesn't convince me enough that they're better than Chelsea. The arrival of Lukaku and Saul will make it harder for other teams to win. Even a man down and Klopp's side couldn't do anything. Something I'll be excited to watch is the combination of Kovacic and Saul. They will surely dominate the midfield with full of elegance.
It'll be interesting to see PSG, once they gel, with all the new signings. If PSG go to a 3412/343 they'll be very hard to beat. PSG vs Chelsea final would be CRAZY!
I Love Chelsea and I love TIFO! if I could like this video a thousand times I gladly would! Keep up the great work guys!
Much Love from Canada
Thanks for the vid
Oh boy been waiting for this one
The biggest difference is players actually like Tuchel.
Appreciate his tactical nous and embrace his in-game management.
Lampard froze out:
Rudiger
Christensen
Alonso
Jorginho
All have been 1st team regulars under Tuchel.
He also fell out with Tomori, (who was sold for peanuts and has been solid for Milan)
Oh, and he also played Havertz in a double pivot which basically amounts to a 'War crime' and one of the many reasons why no top side has come in for Lampard.
yea he bought Werner and Havertz but was clueless and didnt know where to play them, he ruined last season for them by using them poorly, i mean Havertz at midfield pivot, Werner as winger??? Then ppl wonder why they were meh under him. They both became beasts again when TT came, and while Werner has confidence issues with finishing, in other aspects he actually improved in other aspects and plays much better than he did at Leizig
Poor man management from Lampard and lost the dressing room. I always stood by the fact that he was far too inexperienced to keep the job. He’ll make a good manager in the future when he gains experience.
@@user-bt6sr8kt9t I'm not so sure. Even the most die-hard Lampard fans were amazed at his lack of tactics, especially defensively. This was a guy that played under Ancelotti, Mourinho and Hiddink. His man-management was arguably worse. Lampard's misgivings have been found out at the top level, so it's really back to the Championship and learn on the job (that's if his ego will allow him to do so)
@@youngrichie he's a terrific scout though. Got us into the top 4 with players from the academy and signed a lot of players that started in the UCL final.
@@rohilthomson Lampard deserves credit for personally speaking to the likes of Havertz and co and enticing them to Chelsea.
Though Chelsea's transfer system is a tripartite agreement between Granovskaia, Cech and the current manager. The latter vetoing Lampard's request for Rice, given....well a midfield of Kantè, Jorginho, Kovacic, all of whom took their game to new heights once Lampard left.
Such an underrated channel 👏🙌
The challenging part is to communicate this to a squad, its hard enough at youth level. I managed to get a team from bottom 3 to winning the league. But it’s in Australia youth level, doing it in the epl you must be super special.
Best of luck for your coaching career mate 💪🏾
@@eldu98 im documenting my journey on my channel
Genuinely my favourite channel
Hello tifo please do match analysis for really good derbies
Also please emphasis on pressing and counter pressing
JJ's mind works in mysterious ways. Bless him.
Brilliant video!!!!!
Brilliant analysis 👏
Great work
JJ with the perfect computer game protagonist haircut.
The analogies are great. Serial killer accordion may take the cake so far.
Perfectly explained 💯💯
I have not seen that Scotland top in an eternity. It was so weird looking, but i always wanted one, never got one. I did get the tartan one though ^^
nice video also ^^
GREAT CONTENT ! PLEASE , WHAT APPLICATION ARE YOU USING WITH YOUR TABLET TO EXPLAIN THE TACTICAL STUFFS?
Outstanding Tactics Transformation Into Turning An Beast Formation & Exciting To See How We Develop Even Further Along The Way For This Season In 2021/22! (THOMAS TUCHEL MASTERCLASS)🔵
The thing which gets unnoticed is that most of his players are very young so that helps tuchel as they can quickly cover the ground to close the counter attacks and specially the workrate of azpli,rudiger,James and yess kante.
The way to counter TT team's is overload one side of the field then make a quick switch to the other side and quick wingers can do them damage.
Also the other way is to play central 1-2 passes as we can see the game against Villarreal.
Some people think tuchel's chelsea is a defensive team.. Bus parking blah blah.. But the reality is they're one of the very well organized, composed team in europe at the moment.. They won't let you score.. If you give them space they'll hurt you with counter.. Jeez not even a Chelsea fan but this team is really hard to beat..
One BIG improvement for Chelsea in my opinion right now is to train, develop and sharpen the decision making of forward players. Most of them are still young. Once they have that in lock, just imagine how good Chelsea will be
Been noticing at times how deep Mount and Havertz have dropped into midfield at times to defend or build up or link play. It's a much more solid midfield defensively with Mount and Havertz up front who can drop into play cm to lesser extent.
That was 16:27 mins of Chelsea fandom from this guy, absolutely love to see it...LOL
Great video, very informative! Tuchel is just a great tactical coach who won titles in Germany and two with PSG, will be a great season this year espeicially since Ronaldo is with Man united, Man city always good!, Liverpool is healthly, but the key is you have to be hungry and really want to win, and practice and play championship ball every week! will be a great year, Chealsea will be very good with Lukaku and Saul added already to a very good squad! Just wished the top six teams played each other more, thank goodnes for the Champions league tourney!! Imo do more, your videos are always very good!!
WE'RE WINNING THE PREM THIS SEASON BOIS
hey guys great video. I would love to see your interpretation of Tuchel's Chelsea in Football Manager 2021 ;)
Jj still again w those mad kits 🥶🥶
Thank you, loved the video.
Woi! 16 minutes, thats lovely
Hello, I'm JJ Bull
My favorite line of the day😁
Great system for competitions, but will it create enough "W = 3pts" over an entire season?
City are reverse: Weak in big comp matches (mainly because of Pep's over-thinking it) but W-machines for a season in the league.
Good insight
Tuchel also seems to give everyone a chance, chilwell has come back better than ever, Hudson-odoi has been improved this season, he’s even letting Barkley play!!!!
truly a great time to be a chelsea fan
Hugs and charisma. Every football person cites personal qualities as the most important thing, never managed anything cite tactics.
Sounds exactly like current situation at Man United and Ten Hag. Get Tuchel in.
'Like an accordion' brilliant 👏😂
The best in the business TT
Someone please let Arsenal know the secret " if you have really good players you tend to win games"
And a good coach and board and a caring owner
@@swastikbarua110 an actual coach ..yeah 😂...bhai Arsenal support kora jodi eri dia..akl dukh he dibo 😂
Essentially because Chelsea have 3 central defenders close the two holding midfielders relating move, the pockets close, they have instructed the 5 & 2 players & the distances are so close & at the same time they’re so wayyyyyide with the wingbacks & Werner in behind
FINALLY some credit for Tuchel
Is that you Thomas?
Tuchel came in when Chelsea were in 9th place but people always fail to understand the real story is they were only 4 points off the CL spots. They were playing a more physically demanding style which hit them at the most congested part of the most congested season in history but before that Xmas period they had a 17 game unbeaten run. Lampards Chelsea was judged by the normal circumstances of a normal season. Lampard is known for pragmatism. He was clear in playing to develop the team for the longer term so didn't want to stop them mastering that more intense attacking style for short term gains. Tuchel came in when the fixture congestion had cleared up. Both did a great job and Lampard deserves better recognition than that whole 9th place narrative.
They still are vulnerable to counters 🗿
10:40 I was expecting something along the lines of if you have good players you tend to win. Surprise surprise.
Great work from the mallard.
Didn't see much of psg, but he pretty much had the same tactics at Dortmund, just now with better communication and better players
as a Chelsea fan his been terrific so far
Don't know why but i have a bad feeling that Chelsea might actually go invincible in the league this season
@Sparsh Khurana man utd don't have a chance😄😄And man city have a small chance of beating Chelsea. Be more realistic
As a Chelsea fan never in a million years! But at least you think we could 😂
@Sparsh Khurana Chelsea would've surely beaten Liverpool if not for the red card.
@Sparsh Khurana welcome to 2021. Everyone have a chance???🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️You dunce
It’s nearly impossible to score against them without a long shot or individual quality
When I first saw the rare bird that is JJ Bull, I was confused. This man is clearly not built to be in front of the camera.
However, I now love the awkward style of JJ, he is brilliant at analysis, and quite charismatic.
Chelsea content is amazing
"Why Chelsea play so good?" -Pep Guardiola
Chelsea without Kante are a really good team, but with him it's almost unfair
TT and conte has similar tactics, why alonso having a great time in starting lineup
Marcus Alonso at the wheel
what is the name of the app they use to show the player movements ??
As a Chelsea I want my team to every match, but I think a modern day Drogba can beat our team. Our defense plan relies on not allowing teams to attack is through centre, we prefer them to go down the flank. But if the opposition can cross well and also have a dominating striker who can score from crosses, we would be in trouble.
The sweeper keeper role from Mendy.... Right copied from Neuer!
Impressive recently.
Going to age well this
Chelsea bench is insane!
I think Tuchel has reverted to the Sarri mode of passing that goal against Arsenal is case in point. Remember early in the season when there was a huge space left between MF and defence and Sarri implored the defense to step up and move along with MF (while attacking)and the attack to move along the MF [while defending]
This job was way too early for Frank and it showed in the second season.
Tuchel is a possession coach
It's a great time to be a Chelsea fan! KTBFFH
Tifo people, can you create tactics about Klopp and Liverpool if is it possible?
This guy is a genius
That tshirt is a banger
The sentence that Chelsea always seem to have one extra player is reminiscent of the Conte title run for Chelsea.
Wow how times change
Can you do a video on how Saul fits into this Chelsea side...or....why Chelsea needs Saul.....bcoz I don't really see any need for him
Pretty simple. Chelsea are in 4 competitions, challenging for all 4 trophies. There are over 60 matches. Kovacic, kante and Jorginho can’t play all 60. There is your answer.
@@JnoPrds Spot on
Simple answer is Chelsea needed a DM that can also score goals