Liam Rosenior, Chelsea’s head coach, has said that his staff have been carefully getting ready for their Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal. The Blues’ coach says his players have studied every aspect of the Gunners’ game, including their dangerous set-piece play.
The two-legged semi-final is a big chance for both teams to make it to the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. The tie gives Chelsea a chance to win a trophy during a time of change at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal, on the other hand, will be eager to add another domestic trophy to their collection under Mikel Arteta.
Rosenior’s analytical approach to the game has been evident in how he has prepared. The Chelsea manager talked about how much he had worked on the north London team.
“We’ve been working tactically on Arsenal from the moment I came into the club. We’ve watched all their games, analysed every aspect of their game, including the set-plays, which they’re very good at. There’s a lot you can affect.”
The comments indicate that Rosenior believes thorough preparation can stop Arsenal’s attacks, especially those from set pieces. In recent seasons, the Gunners have been one of the Premier League’s best teams at set pieces. This makes it a good idea for Chelsea’s coaches to focus on that area.
Arsenal’s set-piece skills, aided by specialist coach Nicolas Jover, have been a reliable weapon. Rosenior’s acknowledgment of this strength makes it clear that Chelsea will have a plan to address aerial threats and second-ball situations when they reach the semi-finals.
Rosenior Helped Chelsea Beat Charlton In The FA Cup
Chelsea want to win the Carabao Cup after an impressive FA Cup outing, as they beat Charlton Athletic 5-1. Chelsea received a boost from their win over a lower-league team as they prepared for a busy schedule of games.
The outcome showed that Chelsea can handle cup competitions well under their head coach, who has always put a practical approach first in knockout football. The west London club are still in the running for several trophies this season after getting past Charlton.
Rosenior’s main challenge has been balancing his league and domestic cup commitments. He rotated his squad after beating Charlton and still advanced, keeping the players fresh for the tougher semi-final against Arsenal.