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Is Chelsea losing a tactical issue for them?

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Posted on March 16, 2026 12:50 am

Are the tactical issues in Chelsea football club ruining their run in the Premier League as well as in the UEFA Champions League too? They are not performing well at all. They have lost two matches respectively.

Issue?

There are a lot of tactical problems in Chelsearight now to be honest. The tactical issue Chelsea are facing right now is creating a lot of issues in the squad. The players are also very frustrated easily too and there is no doubt about it either. The team have already begun to make sure that they make some changes right now too. The recent loss of Chelsea against NewCastle United was very bad to be honest. They really needed to win this match to try and go top 4. However, the players looked like they just gave up to be honest. The team did not want to fight at all. There are already a lot of controversies going on as well. The team is very dynamic and versatile and there is no doubt about it either.

Rosenior words on Chelsea tactical issues:

Rosenior words Yeah, there’s a tactical issue. We press in a different way to most teams. It’s a new way of pressing. We don’t step on the press and we don’t cover in a position that we should have done. Mistakes happen. They had nothing. They had nothing in the game and we gave them a goal. We talk about the press. I think the press was the reason Newcastle had to kick long balls back to us and we controlled the game. But in that moment, we make a mistake and it feels like at the moment every mistake we’re making is ending up in the back of our net and we need to make sure we stop those mistakes.

No, I wouldn’t say it all went wrong. The first 15-20 minutes, I think anyone watching the game would say which way the game was headed. We had control, we had domination, we created chances and moments and then that goal gave Newcastle the energy that they needed to see out the game in the way that they wanted to play. For me, it’s two aspects. One, we lacked a little bit of mental freshness in the final third. A combination or the right decision or that bit of quality in the moment. The second thing is we need to make sure we stay. If we’re not going to score, the other team don’t score.

Very disappointing:

The disappointing thing today for me is we haven’t kept a clean sheet when Newcastle, if they’re being honest, didn’t really create much. We give them a goal and that’s something that I really, really need to solve for us to improve in the future. Yes, it’s difficult at the moment with the injuries, especially in attacking areas. I’ll never make excuses. Injuries are a part of the season, but you’re missing three of our most important players in terms of unlocking a low block, which is your wingers.

Jamie [Gittens] was due back on the bench and he felt his hamstring late after training yesterday, so we’re just checking up on him. Obviously, Estevao is out, Pedro [Neto] is suspended and you’d love to freshen it up. We tried to find different tactical solutions. In saying that, I think we got into the final third enough times, we just didn’t take advantage of those moments. They’ve scored a goal other than that from one mistake that I can’t remember them having a clear chance on our goal.

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Srijata Banerjee

Srijata Banerjee is a Football Writer at Six Sports, contributing in-depth coverage of football matches, player performances, and key developments in the sport. Her work focuses on delivering engaging, insightful, and informative content that helps readers stay updated on emerging trends and major events in football. Through her contributions to Six Sports, Srijata provides match reports, tactical insights, and feature articles that highlight narratives shaping the football landscape. Her writing combines analytical clarity with accessible storytelling, making her a trusted source for fans and enthusiasts alike.

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