Chelsea Squad Audit, Part 1: Center backs, full backs, inverting backs

Football Manager-esque squad depth analysis often overlooks tactical nuances. Modern teams shift formations in and out of possession, requiring positional versatility. Chelsea’s inverted full-back system under Maresca exemplifies this. Each role needs 3-4 players, considering injuries and rotation. Part 1 focuses on defense, analyzing center-backs, full-backs, and inverted midfielders from full-back positions. Chelsea’s current squad has depth, but strategic additions like Guéhi could enhance versatility.

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