Important talks this week, and specifically on Chelsea and what they can do to help them in their arrangements before facing strong opponents, Barcelona.
In the interim while the Blues prep and anticipate their hardest set of fixtures this term, we take a look at one factor that certainly will work in Antonio’s favour. What could help them on their way to next round of qualification, and securing Champions League for next season?
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One certain influence, who should be playing come Tuesday – is the winger, Willian. The Brazilian scored twice in Chelsea’s waltz into the quarterfinals of the FA Cup, when they beat Hull City, Friday past.
The type of football the forward showcased was him reaching his highest heights.
Revived from his injury problems of recent, which led to a slump he met in the festive period, and the reason you saw him eat bench. Willian looks back to his best, and will indeed give Chelsea the legs to take first blood against the Spanish leaders.
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What Willian brings to the team?
When operating on the opposite side of Eden Hazard – Willian is almost the perfect match, complimenting each other’s style of football.
Last season, he formed part of a trio who did damage to most teams, winning the Premier League title in the process. With Hazard, and Costa (who’s now left and returned to Spain), the three were unstoppable.
When in business – Willian’s work rate is second to none.
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Willian has already won the Premier League Goal of the Month award for January earlier today, and you won't see many better FA Cup strikes this weekend than the one he has just dispatched into the net.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 16, 2018
1-0 [4'] #CHEHUL
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He allows space for Hazard, and in return – the two together, allows space for the number 9 – and in this event, the primary man could and should be, Morata. He applies flair, and creativity for the Blues, and that will be needed as a key aspect, facing Messi and co.
No Willian, more pressure on Eden – more Willian, less chances of stopping the Belgian.
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The front three of Morata/Giroud, Hazard, and Willian – is a devastating thought for any backline. It will be silly to undermine Conte’s thinking power, and the personnel he has at hand.