1. He Would Fit In Easily
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwaaqjz_iaw Chelseas previous managers philosophies may have differentiated in certain aspects, but more often than not their formations culminated in ex-star Didier Drogba being deployed centrally with wide players occupying the flanks to provide support. This system remains intact under Benitezs reign, where either Ba or Torres is given the nod up front, usually supplemented by the creative and versatile trio of Hazard, Mata and Oscar who thrive off playing together just behind the main man. A similar formation and style of play is something Benteke will have been introduced to under Paul Lambert this season, with the lively Weimann, NZogbia and Agbonlahor replicating Chelseas attacking formation, albeit to a lesser degree of success. Nonetheless, Benteke is the type of player who benefits from being to focal point of attacks; whether its a long ball to hold up play or a defence-splitting through ball to latch onto. Having a clinical finisher in Benteke is as good for the playmakers as it if for him- it is much more reassuring for the crosser of the ball when there is someone in the box who will break his neck to get in before the defender- and more often than not find the back of the net.
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Trainee journalist from Southend-on-Sea. Interests include football, football and football. When Match of the Day isn't on, my Saturday nights usually consists of endless repeats of Man v Food and the like.
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