Playing with a tactical approach that blends high-intensity pressing and disciplined build-up, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur aims to control possession in a 4-3-3 formation. 📊
Data shows Spurs favor short build-up play—reflected in their low average distances during goal-kicks and open-play pass—even though this sometimes leads to errors. When passing lanes through the midfield are covered, they use their wingers and attacking full-backs who make precise movements to progress the ball forwards. Players like Hung-Min Son, Brennan Johnson, and Dejan Kulusevski receive the highest progressive passes, while midfielders such as James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall lead the midfield in terms of dynamic take-ons and carries⚡
Off-the-ball, Tottenham press aggressively with a high defensive line, aiming to disrupt Chelsea’s build-up by targeting key pivot players. Their pressing is designed reducing the opposition’s time on the ball, often forcing them long. However, their narrow, centrally-focused rest defence has left them vulnerable in transitions—a weakness that has resulted in them being ranked as one of the lowest teams in terms of Chance Prevention.
Injuries to key figures like Radu Dragusin, Richarlison, Dujan Kulusevski, and Kevin Danso add extra pressure, pushing Spurs to adapt and rely on squad depth. Despite these challenges, Tottenham’s blend of skillful wingers, proactive full-backs, and a robust midfield should offer plenty of attacking spark against Chelsea.