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Chelsea ends Arsenal match with two wing-backs in midfield
After spending 406 million euros in the summer transfer window, Chelsea's team suffered a 2-1 defeat against Arsenal in the Premier League. The match revealed significant issues within the squad, especially in the midfield. Coach Xabi Alonso was forced to deploy two full-backs, Reece James and Malo Gusto, as midfielders—players originally primarily defenders—leading to weak defensive oversight and contributing to Arsenal’s winning goal. The decline in performance is attributed to the absence of key players such as Moisés Caicedo, injuries to Jürgen Henderson, as well as the refusal to sell some players and a lack of sufficient alternatives. These factors raise questions about the team’s transfer strategies and the coach’s directives. This crisis highlights the urgent need to address midfield issues during the upcoming winter transfer window to ensure improved performance and stability within the team.
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