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[QUOTE="IthacaMatt, post: 3927409, member: 405"]
I agree that swarming the ball takes energy.  That's why I think the high press is less sustainable, because there's even more running involved.  But pressing in the middle of the field can be very effective, and is the key to their defensive efficiency since Tuchel took over.  With rotation, I think it's sustainable, and Chelsea do have a deep squad, legitimately 2 deep at pretty much every position.

I think Jorginho is that metronome at the back.  He doesn't quite seem to get his due in England because he can be pressed into errors and turnovers at times, and doesn't seem quite physical enough.  But look at what he did for Italy in the Euro Championship.  He was stellar.

You might argue that Chelsea lacks that guy who can pick a pass to unlock a defense, but to me that's Mason Mount's role.  I would like to see them keep Chalobah and not loan him out, because his main position is that holding midfield role that they are looking longingly at Declan Rice (80M) for.  Then there's another 80M that Sevilla want for Kounde, the young defender.

Keep Chalobah, use him in both roles, and save yourself 160M.  No brainer.
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