According to The Athletic, Chelsea’s new manager Mauricio Pochettino is actively transforming the team’s tactical system. In addition to encouraging the team to control possession from the back and boldly invest in attack, he will also have Palmer completely shift to a central midfield role.
Last season, Palmer’s position at Chelsea was closer to an attacking midfielder, mostly playing on the right wing, then starting towards the center. He also delivered impressive statistics with 27 goals and 15 assists throughout the season.
TA reports that Pochettino will have Palmer take on one of the two No. 8 roles in the new season, primarily operating in the central area. When Chelsea is in possession, he and the other No. 8 player can both push forward significantly to participate in attacks.
With Palmer moving to a central role, the vacant wing position will be given to faster players that Pochettino favors. Chelsea currently has players like Madueke, Sterling, and Mudryk on the wings, and Pochettino hopes Chelsea can bring in another top-tier player to enhance the overall team strength.
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