re: Chelsea 2013/14 Season Long Thread

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Seems it may have much to do with squad depth in that Sterling/Sturridge have been excellent when I've seen Liverpool in using their pace and smart runs in very open spaces (usually created by pressing turnovers) but not as comfortable in intricate build up passing in crowded areas.

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This is pretty much Pool in a nutshell. When there is space (which there usually is thanks to their off the ball movement) they exploit it really well, and look deadly doing so. They're not as good breaking down compact teams putting 10 behind the ball. Suarez can sometimes pull a rabbit out of a hat in those tight space situations, but it seems like so much of Liverpool's offense comes on the break when teams are scrambling and disorganized. Or at least that's just my impression from the Pool games I've seen this season.