Chelsea aren’t a dumb team: They know that they’re in a big hole, and they also know that panicking won’t do them any good. As a result, they’re certainly playing with urgency, but it’s controlled urgency that has them keeping possession and working the ball into the Manchester United box, as opposed to pumping balls in aimlessly. Didier Drogba is the kind of player who allows them to play that strategy if it comes down to it, but for now, patience is a virtue.
Chelsea FC Vs. Manchester United, 2011 UEFA Champions League: Chelsea Working For Equalizer, In Control
However, United are obviously a very intelligent team as well, and they’re fairly content to let Chelsea knock the ball around when they’re 50 yards from goal. At this point, bunkering it would hardly be a bad idea for the Red Devils. A 1-1 draw in this game would make them firm favorites to advance after the return leg, while even a 2-1 loss would have them feeling like they had an excellent chance to go through.
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