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Burnley 0-3 Chelsea
- Goals: Hakim Ziyech (£ 7.9 million), Kurt Zouma (£ 5.1 million), Timo Werner (£ 9.3 million)
- Attend: Tammy Abraham (£ 7.2 million), Mason Mount (£ 6.8 million), Ziyech
- Extra points: Ziyech x3, Zouma x2, Werner x1
THE ZIYECH FACTOR
Hakim ZiyechThe first Premier League start (£ 7.9 million) for Chelsea appears to have finally helped them unlock the top team this season.
The Moroccan playmaker has been conspicuous by his absence thus far, and the Blues strive to achieve his results far too often for those who invest in their attackers.
At Burnley, Chelsea were a transformed team with Ziyech on the right side of the top three, hinting that they can do some damage in upcoming encounters with Sheffield United and Newcastle.
“We are really impressed and very excited (with Ziyech). His pace of work off the ball, which no one could expect from a winger with technical skill, we saw today. Compared to what we had last season, it offers something different. ” – Frank Lampard
Taking Wednesday’s 4-0 win at Krasnodar, the former Ajax player already has three returns in his first two starts with Chelsea, scoring in Russia and scoring a goal and an assist against Burnley.
Frank Lampard continues to manage Ziyech’s minutes after an injury earlier in the season. Callum Hudson-Odoi (£ 5.8m) at minute 73, but even at this early stage it could prove to be a simple solution to getting frustrated Christian pulisic (£ 8.4m) owners.
CHRISTIAN SOLDIER
The 4.2% invested in Pulisic proved to be exceptionally unlucky at Gameweek 7 as he suffered an injury in the warm-up at Burnley.
The American international was poised to make a third straight start in the Premier League since returning from a previous problem, but now faces weeks on the sidelines again.
“He felt a small sensation in his hamstring. We try to handle it in the week. We will have to see how it goes in the next 24 hours. Hopefully in the short term, we are talking about weeks. It’s a minor feeling than I had. “- Frank Lampard
That stroke of disgrace for Pulisic was the exact opposite for the owners of Timo Werner (9.3 million pounds sterling), which is still part of 20.7% of teams worldwide.
He had been given a Premier League first bench at Burnley, but came in on the side to fill Pulisic’s left-side position in the top three.
That led to the German international’s third goal of the season in the Premier League and sets him up for a potentially profitable meeting with Sheffield United at Gameweek 8.
As we highlight in our analysis of Manchester City’s latest win, the Blades have given up more opportunities on their right side than anyone else this season. In consecuense, João Cancelo (£ 5.4m) freed Bramall Lane at Gameweek 6 occupying a position on the field similar to what Werner could next Saturday. And, even if the former RB Leipzig player is chosen to lead the line ahead of Abraham, we know he tends to go in that direction, anyway.
AT THE MENDY
Keeping a clean sheet in their 3-0 win at Turf Moor, Chelsea’s defense is fast becoming a key source of investment, especially when we consider how rare shutouts seem to be for the big six clubs right now.
Naturally, the signing of Edouard mendy (£ 5.0 million) has had a significant impact in this area, as has Thiago Silva (£ 5.5m) to join the team.
In the three Premier League games that they have started together they have kept a clean sheet in each.
And more importantly, the underlying stats for those games have also been encouraging in terms of sustainability. Chelsea have conceded only one big chance in the games Mendy and Silva started together, compared to eight of the four that did not.
With Sheffield United boasting the second worst goal conversion rate in the Premier League this season, another clean sheet at Gameweek 8 seems likely, while no team has recorded fewer shots than their Gameweek 9 opponent Newcastle.
CALL ZOUM
While Silva and Mendy have arguably had the biggest impact on Chelsea’s defense, Ben chilwell (£ 5.9 million) and Kurt zouma (£ 5.1 million) remain the key assets to consider when looking to capitalize on them.
Left-back Chilwell was the people’s choice for Gameweek 7, winning more transfers than any other player, but it was Zouma who left Turf Moor with the highest score (14), thanks to his second-half goal and two scoring points. bonus.
Perhaps we shouldn’t be too surprised by the center-back’s third goal of the season considering that, between weeks 1 and 6, Werner and Abraham were the only Chelsea players with the most shots in the area and the German was the only one of the teammates from Zouma. with more efforts on the target as well.
The prospects for Chilwell and Zouma look especially good for the next two games.
We have already highlighted that Werner will face Sheffield United’s weak right flank in Gameweek 7, which Chilwell will also have the privilege of facing.
However, Zouma can deliver decent matchups in the next two outings. Considering his continued threat from set pieces, he might be in the mood for attack returns against a Sheffield United team that have given up more header efforts than anyone else this season, while Newcastle have conceded the most attempts from situations. dead ball in 2020/21.
Burnley XI (4-4-2): Pope; C Taylor, Tarkowski, K Long, Lowton; McNeil, D Stephens (Rodríguez 46 ′), Westwood, Brownhill; Wood, A Barnes (Brady 73 ′).
Chelsea XI (4-3-3): E Mendy; Chilwell, Zouma, T Silva, R James; Havertz (Jorginho 86 ′), Kanté, Monte; Werner, Abraham (Giroud 77 ′), Ziyech (Hudson-Odoi 73 ′).
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