With so many games in a football year and so many incredibly talented players, Chelsea should be using a successful rotation system, which may be the difference between them finishing champions or 4th spot.
In recent seasons, Chelsea’s squad has been notably smaller then other teams in the top half of the table. For example, in the season before he went to waste, Juan Mata was having to be used constantly as they didn’t have anyone they felt could replace him.
Towards the end of last season, Jose Mourinho started to bring in a “fairer” rotation system. In the crunching game at Liverpool, Mourinho started Tomas Kalas, something that, in the end, was a success.
It is always important for a manager to understand how the rotation system should work, and work well. It is tough for any side who are facing so many games in both domestic and European competitions, to keep their best players fit. A manager should feel comfortable with their players.
However, is a rotational system always a good thing to do?
Sometimes it could cause a bad morale in the dressing room. For example, how is a player going to feel if he is only used for a team which is less of a task and be benched for a game against the likes of Manchester United? A manager could only use the excuse of “rotation” a few times.
Don’t get me wrong, a rotational system could be pivotal in Chelsea’s title chase this season. In the midfield, Chelsea have endless talent. Willian, Oscar, Schurrle, Hazard, Salah, Piazon – the list goes on. If Jose Mourinho gets the rotation spot on and uses his youngsters, then Chelsea can be title winners.
