Oliseh criticises Chelsea’s strategy when playing Arsenal

Sunday Oliseh, a former coach of the Super Eagles and a member of the FIFA Technical Study Group for the 2022 World Cup, criticised Chelsea interim manager Frank Lampard’s tactics against Arsenal after the dismal Blues lost to the Gunners 3-1 in a Premier League match on Tuesday at the Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta’s team took control of the game after the ex-international kicked against Lampard’s tactical decision to play French midfielder N’Golo Kante out of position.

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In Lampard’s 4-3-3 formation, the 32-year-old defensive midfielder was positioned on the right side of the midfield alongside Mateo Kovacic and Enzo Fernández.

The first two goals were scored by Martin Odegaard, who twice took advantage of poor Chelsea defence to finish Granit Xhaka crosses, and the third goal was added by Gabriel Jesus from close range to seal a convincing victory.

Midway through the second half, Nigerian-Dutch forwards Noni Madueke scored a goal for Chelsea, but it was only a consolation for the out-of-shape visitors, who are currently in 12th place.

The 48-year-old expressed his dissatisfaction with the Chelsea legend’s tactical error in a post on his Twitter page.

Against Chelsea, “Arsenal was on fire!”On his Twitter page, Oliseh stated.

The greatest defensive midfielder of his generation, N’golo Kante, who has virtually won everything with Chelsea and France, is continually played out of position, he said. “I am totally dumbfounded by Chelsea and most especially how on earth is it possible for him to be played out of position!” he added.

Under Lampard, the Blues have dropped six straight games and are currently 12th in the standings.

Lampard is the first English manager to lose 10 in a row while in charge of a top-flight team since Arthur Cox in February 1988 with Derby, per Opta. Lampard has now lost each of the last 10 games he’s taken charge of across all competitions.