And not just because Chelsea are 90 minutes away from lifting their fifth trophy since Manchester United last won one. In truth, all the damage in this Carabao Cup semi-final was done a week ago across town at Stamford Bridge. But with this semi-final done and dusted and 72 minutes to go, it allowed Chelsea to express themselves - and the way Tuchel lined his men up was key. A front two of Werner and Lukaku kept Japhet Tanganga, Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies occupied while Mount and Hudson-Odoi had the freedom of N17. It was fluid rather than rigid, it was easy on the eye and it was 4-2-2-2 played to perfection.

Source: Express January 13, 2022 03:52 UTC