Player returns and office work - how Chelsea used longer international break to their advantage
Summary
Chelsea used the three-week international break to improve their team. After struggling with their defensive system, the team's coach Xabi Alonso made changes that helped Chelsea win 5-1 against Bournemouth.Key Facts
- Chelsea had conceded the most goals in the league before the break.
- Coach Xabi Alonso changed the team's defense and playing style during the break.
- Key midfielder Moises Caicedo returned from injury and played strongly.
- Joao Pedro scored two goals in the win and has the most goal contributions this season.
- Several players, including Cole Palmer, trained fully during the break and returned refreshed.
- Chelsea played a behind-closed-doors friendly match mainly for training and tactics, not focusing on the result.
- Alonso spent time analyzing past games and planning for future matches.
- A new set-piece coach helped design a successful free-kick routine used in the recent win.
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