千變萬化的飛俠

2026年5月26日星期二

Chelsea’s Planned Defeat Leaves Alonso a Club in Shambles

Chelsea deliberately lost to Sunderland, effectively “Brexiting” from Europe. From the match itself, both subjective and objective reasons were evident — losing was no surprise and could even be said to be intentional. Manchester United beat Brighton; had Chelsea won, they would have qualified for the Champions League, a draw would mean the Europa League, but losing left them with nothing. Entering European competition would inevitably bring UEFA’s pressure. Moreover, Chelsea already won the Europa Conference League last year, with prize money under €20 million. It is essentially Europe’s third‑tier competition, designed for peripheral clubs to gain experience. Would Chelsea really want to defend that title again, proving themselves a third‑tier team? The opponents are of modest quality, and some matches are played in Central Asia, near Afghanistan — hardly “European” football.

If Chelsea were to play in the Champions League, reconciliation with UEFA would be urgent. Failure to meet demands could mean fines or even a one‑year ban. Thus, “Brexit” may not be a bad thing: at least they can focus on domestic competition and avoid UEFA’s harassment. Chelsea has already reconciled with the FA, so transfer restrictions are lighter. This summer window will be turbulent, with major squad changes. For Alonso, it is not entirely a wreck he inherits, but certainly a mess. Enzo, Padu, and Nkunku waved goodbye to fans after the match. Apart from Reece James, no Chelsea players were called up to national teams — a rarity. Tuchel, once Chelsea’s coach, is now leading a national side, and his ties with the club remain strong.

Palmer has struggled with injuries and poor form. Tuchel’s World Cup tactics abandoned possession play, favoring speed and direct attacks. Players like Horton and Palmer, possession‑oriented but defensively weak, were left out — understandable, as cup football values collective strength over individual stars. Enzo and Nkunku’s departures seem inevitable. After Maresca left, the club’s chaotic management led to collapse: against PSG they played well for 75 minutes, then inexplicably lost. Confidence evaporated, the new coach’s system met resistance, and young players’ morale crumbled. Enzo fought hard every match but kept losing — no wonder he wants out. Nkunku faces similar issues, compounded by age. Chelsea must sell players to balance debts. The old “lottery ticket” approach of hoarding youngsters was costly. Selling developed players for profit is a small‑club strategy.

If Enzo fetches £100 million and Nkunku £50 million, it would greatly help finances. Enzo clashes with Caicedo in midfield; pushed forward, he can press and score, but lacks playmaking ability, relying only on individual breakthroughs. Nkunku is talented but aging — sell now or lose value. João Padu wants Barcelona, but even Championship clubs earn more than La Liga champions. Barça cannot afford £30 million for Chelsea’s striker. Selling Padu is acceptable: he is clinical but slow, reliant on service, weak in aerial duels, and ineffective in counters. Palmer wants to leave because Chelsea overburdens him; he fears burnout. His exclusion from the national team proves the point. Padu and Palmer might still be retained; others are less problematic. Chelsea’s recent lack of tactics forced reliance on individual ability — Alonso can fix that.

Alonso’s hallmark 3‑4‑2‑1 is essentially Conte’s 3‑4‑3, which Chelsea used to win titles. Back then, Kanté and Matić anchored midfield, Moses and Marcos Alonso ran the flanks. In defense, three center‑backs plus two wing‑backs formed a five‑man line; in attack, wing‑backs pushed up, creating five forwards, while midfielders advanced too. In short: 5‑3‑2 defensively, 5‑2‑3 offensively. With Chelsea’s current squad, this system fits, especially with a few experienced additions. If too many players leave, adjustments are needed. If the club truly supports Alonso’s rebuild and gives him time, losing stars won’t matter. Chelsea’s resources far exceed Leverkusen’s.

Alonso’s ability is unquestionable, and his mentors are legendary: Guardiola, Mourinho, Ancelotti, Benítez — many former Chelsea managers, all title‑winners. Alonso himself is highly decorated, knows the Premier League well, and grew up with current champion coach Arteta. Though he never joined Liverpool, expectations are high. Chelsea has learned hard lessons this season, making every possible mistake. Hopefully this awakens American owners from arrogance. English football clubs cannot be run by accountants alone; they must be led by professionals who understand the game. Hiring the right coach is step one; transfers will be the next test.

車路士故意輸球順利脫歐阿朗素尚未赴任已經“一地鷄毛”

車路士如願以償輸給新特蘭順利脫歐，從比賽看主客觀原因都有，輸球根本不奇怪而且可以説是故意爲之。曼聯贏白禮頓，車仔贏可以打歐聯，打平打歐協，輸了四大皆空。如果晉級歐洲賽肯定逃不過歐足聯的打壓，況且歐協杯去年已經奪冠，獎金不到2千萬歐元。本來就是歐洲第三等的比賽，主要是讓歐洲邊緣球隊參賽鍛煉，難道明年再打一屆衛冕，證明自己是三等球隊。況且比賽都是何種級別的對手，遠赴中亞離中國阿富汗很近，這種賽事難道還算是歐洲比賽。

只要打歐聯藍軍和歐洲足協的和解就迫在眉睫，如果達不成要求不但罰款還禁賽一年，所以脫歐未必不是一件好事，至少可以專注國內比賽，遠離歐足協的騷擾，藍軍和英足協已經和解，引援方面受到的限制比較小。今年夏窗必然震動很大，將會有大量球員變動，對於阿朗索來講不能完全説是接手爛攤子，但也絕對對是一地鷄毛！安素，帕度和古古賽後舉手示意和球迷告別，除占士一人外其餘藍軍球員沒有入選國家隊，這在往年來講極其少見。杜曹是車路士出去的國家隊教練，而且一直以來和藍軍關係緊密。

當然彭馬今年傷病連連狀態不佳，況且杜曹面對世界盃杯賽主打的不是傳控，而是放棄中場加快速度直接攻擊，霍頓和彭馬這類控球型的球員，防守能力較差功能單一，沒有入選也很正常。杯賽打的是整體不是球星。安素和古古要走估計是鐵板釘釘，馬列斯卡走後球會胡亂操作，對陣大巴黎75分鐘好球，勢均力敵後莫名其妙失利，場內因素也好，場外原因也罷，球員信心徹底消失，新教練想融入自己打法，球員難於適應下抵制，況且青年軍本就心理起伏很大，連場輸球士氣盡失離心離德。

安素每場比賽拼盡全力還是不斷敗陣，一心求去也很正常，古古也是類似情況，況且他年齡上也不占優勢。藍軍爲了平衡債務今年必須大量出售球員，以往抽籤式儲小妖的做法，雖然也能抽中幾個球星但代價太高。培養年輕球員己用再出售謀利，這是中小球會的做法。如果能出到1億英鎊左右買安素，5千萬英鎊買古古，對財務平衡幫助很大何樂而不爲。安素和卡斯度相衝，都在後場防守互相衝突，放到前場他能拼搶也能進球，但作爲前腰沒有派球能力，協作性差只能個人突破。

古古樣樣都好就是年齡偏大，再不出手賣不出好價錢。祖奧帕度也想去巴塞羅那，問題是英冠升班馬球隊的收入都高於西甲冠軍，連個華叔福3千萬鎊都湊不出來，想買藍軍當家前鋒估計是心有餘而力不足。帕度即便走也可以接受，他在門前射術精湛但速度太慢，非常依賴中場球員做球給他，本身突破能力不強，在禁區沒有衝擊力，有身高但頭球一般。每每中場拿球與對方糾纏，但回撤太深對打反擊不利。彭馬早就想走是因爲在藍軍踢球太吃力，全隊都靠他一人心疲力儘，受傷是有的但不嚴重，他擔心如此出死力，但球隊整體水準不上來，他遲早被過度消耗掉，沒進國家隊就是例證。其他球員問題不大，彭馬和帕度估計有希望挽留。藍軍近年來困於沒有戰術，只能依賴個人能力，阿朗素正好能夠彌補。

阿朗素賴以成名的3-4-2-1，其實就是孔蒂的3-4-3，車路士有經驗也是靠此陣奪過冠。當時是簡迪和馬迪防守中場，摩西斯和馬菲斯阿朗索打邊路，防守時3中衛加2個邊路5個人，進攻時2個邊路壓上，前鋒也是5個人，2個防守中場同時壓過半場，簡而言之防守時是5-3-2，進攻時是5-2-3。如果按照藍軍現在陣容，打這個陣型人員齊備，加幾個經驗球員就可以出成績，如果球員變動太大則需要重新編配。球會真心讓新經理重建球隊，給足時間的話走幾個球星也無所謂。藍軍家底怎麽都比利華古遜好太多。

阿朗素能力肯定是有的，師承更是驚人，哥迪奧拉，莫連奴，安察洛蒂，賓尼迪斯等，其中多人就是藍軍前任，而且都奪過冠軍。他本人也是榮譽等身，對英超非常熟悉，而且和本屆英超冠軍教練阿迪達是髮小，從小就在一起踢球。雖然沒去利物浦令人費解，但衆人對他期望很大。藍軍今年教訓深刻，應該犯的錯誤都犯了，希望能夠打醒美國人的傲慢。英國足球俱樂部的發展不是由幾個精算師來決定，而且是由懂英國足球的專業人士來主導。請對教練只是第一步，第二步引援方面則是另一個考驗。