Chelsea 3-0 Sheffield Wednesday: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis | FA Cup 2018-19

#5 Is Gonzalo Higuain the solution to Chelsea’s problems?

Higuain couldn't cap off his debut with a goal for Chelsea

The West Londoners, regardless of the certainty that is depicted from the scoreline, were far from their best. Well, that’s how it’s been since the start of winter. Sarri’s troops once again, had established near complete control of the game, but played a pass too many.

They were often too safe in possession and there was no real intent in terms of racking up forward passes. Apart from Hudson-Odoi, no one really looked threatening in the final 20 meters. Gonzalo Higuain did have a fine debut, as whenever he played on the edge and ran on the back of the central defence, the flag stayed down.

The Argentinian was also effective when he came off his lines to receive the ball. But despite his presence, it never looked like Chelsea were running riot. There’s still some way to go for them to replicate what they did in the initial stages of the season, and maybe, quicker service and more of earlier forward passes can do the trick.