West Ham Football Formation

Starting Lineup

Bowen · Füllkrug · Todibo · Paqueta · Diouf · Wan-Bissaka · Soucek · Kilman · Hermansen · Rodriguez · Ward-Prowse

Versus Chelsea 22-08-25:
- Main issue is weak first-press (Füllkrug & Bowen).
- Also creates open gaps defensively that Chelsea exploit with their build-up.
- In their attack, problem is too many chefs in the center, only 2 wide players as Bowen rarely comes out wide and is also not very effective in this role (striker that is supposed to come wide).
- Simply, the biggest fix is to make your best ball-players more active. The way to do it is to keep these players close to players that run a lot. Thus, putting Bowen wide with Wan-Bissaka behind creates a natural 2-man overload out wide. Same principle with Paqueta on the left with Diouf behind.
- Keep Füllkrug up front as a poacher/target man messing with the unphysical Chelsea CBs; there are free chances to be had through the trickery of an experienced CF.
- Counters are key to actually win the match. A classic PL underdog counter is typically exemplified through wide ball-carriers working together with the physically excellent full-backs exploiting space. The fun action comes from a build-up through the center allowing some space for the wide ball carriers to receive and make plays.