Two Right Backs in Midfield Are Chelsea Short Despite £349m Spent? The defeat to Arsenal was hardly surprising given the current state of Chelsea's midfield.
The presence of two right backs in midfield is not a tactical novelty, but rather a symptom of deeper issues that could define a season marked by transition and uncertainty.
Chelsea's £349m summer spending spree was expected to address these concerns, but it seems that Xabi Alonso's squad still lacks the depth and creativity required to navigate the Premier League's demanding fixture list.