The season is coming to an end and there is one last chance to reduce the damage that has been done to Chelsea Football Club. The blues had a horror show in this campaign and the match against Spurs on Monday provides a perfect opportunity to ask for some forgiveness from the fans. Spurs are in the title race and with a victory against them will end their hopes of a title, what else can a blue fan want more against Spurs.
Guus Hiddink said after the victory against Bournemouth that his team will go all out to derail Spurs title surge and after a convincing win, morale will be high to beat a side that has defied all expectations and are doing pretty well. Chelsea clearly have an upper hand on the head to head record against Spurs with the blues winning 58 to Spurs’ 44. Also, Spurs record at Stamford Bridge is not very good.
There are many positive things that will make the buildup to the game, but all will be seen on the pitch, who goes on to get the bragging rights. Spurs will be dejected after their draw against West Brom and with Leicester winning, the mood must be dull after a brilliant season. The title is all but lost for Pochettino’s men and that can be confirmed by a Chelsea win. So let’s take a lot the three things that Chelsea have to do to beat Tottenham Hotspurs:
1. Intensity:
Spurs play full throttle football with high pressing from the word go. The blues need to surprise them by playing their own game and showing full intensity from the first whistle. The fans deserve this win and after such a horrific season, the players owe it to them. There will be no happier sight for a Chelsea fan to see Spurs losing out on the title at Stamford Bridge. With efficient work rate and by putting Spurs under pressure without letting them settle, can result in a good match for the blues.
2. Winning the midfield battle:
Dele Alli has been suspended and it will be a big blow for Spurs. He has been brilliant this season and has contributed largely to their success. With him gone, their midfield can be dominated by Mikel and Fabregas and with the work rate of Willian, midfield battle can be won by the blues. This is the area where most games are won and Fabregas has to continue his good form in his free roam role to inflict some damage on the team that is deservedly second in the league table.
3. Eden Hazard playing as close to Costa as possible:
It is clear that when Hazard plays well, Chelsea plays well. The Belgian has come back after injury and scored a brace and wrecked havoc in Bournemouth’s defense. He has to play at the same level against the likes of Kyle Walker and Spurs defense to create spaces and feed Costa or score a goal.
Eden Hazard can be the reason that Spurs can leave the Bridge without a point and with the season coming to an end, it is a must for Hazard to end the season on a high.