Lampard’s system requires setting up with a high block. The problem, however, is when you create a high-block press while maintaining a deep defensive line, a large gap of space opens between the midfielders/attack and the defenders. This occurs even when Lampard starts a match with deep double pivot. Why? To pinpoint why, I’ll split the team into two sections; first section includes both DM pivots and the forwards, second section will analyze the four in the back-line.

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Defending high is risky and demanding, offside trap is the organizational tool to perfect this play. To execute offside trap a central leader is required to organize the other back men. At Chelsea, our back line has failed to do this severally, thus explaining why FL settled with lower defensive line.

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