The Blue Print is a Chelsea FC tactics podcast hosted by Fahd and Seun, two passionate analysts with thriving Chelsea communities on Twitter. Bringing their in-depth threads to audio, they break down strategies, tactics, analysis, and key moments shaping the Blues' season. Perfect for those looking to engage in Chelsea tactics and analysis talk, The Blue Print connects fans worldwide through sharp insights and engaging discussions.
In this episode, we break down the 4-4-2 defensive structure, exploring its key benefits and potential drawbacks, and why Xabi Alonso believes it could provide greater defensive balance. We discuss how the shape influences pressing, space coverage and defensive compactness, before comparing it with the 5-2-3 structure to understand the differences in their defensive organisation, strengths and vulnerabilities.
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25 Sept 2026
#31 - Leaky Defence: Chelsea's Off-Ball Problems in Open Play and Set-Pieces
Chelsea’s defensive problems have become increasingly difficult to ignore. In this episode, Fahd and Seun analyse Chelsea’s off-ball issues in open play and from set-pieces, exploring the structural and individual problems contributing to a leaky defence. From personnel to tactical issues, they discuss why Chelsea have struggled to consistently control dangerous situations without the ball and what needs to change to improve their defensive stability.
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4 Sept 2026
#30 - Xabi Alonso's Off-Ball Control Tactics
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Chelsea’s evolving off-ball control strategy, analysing how it was implemented against Fulham and Brighton. We explore how Chelsea use their defensive structure, pressing, compactness and positioning to control matches without necessarily dominating possession, before discussing the pros and cons of the approach and whether it can be consistently effective against different types of opposition. Finally, we look ahead to the future of Chelsea’s tactical identity and how this off-ball strategy could develop over the course of the season.
Link to the article referenced: https://medium.com/@fahdahmed987/xabi-alonsos-off-ball-control-tactical-system-risks-and-rewards-during-early-implementation-22b2adea3538 (https://medium.com/@fahdahmed987/xabi-alonsos-off-ball-control-tactical-system-risks-and-rewards-during-early-implementation-22b2adea3538)
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Fahd: @fahdahmed987 (https://x.com/fahdahmed987)
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