"Yeah, it's difficult. You've seen we've rotated a lot, which you need to do. You need to do it in this stage of the season. I mentioned this before. Bearing in mind the players' long-term schedule, they've played all the way through the summer. They've had no pre-season. They've been magnificent. So, you have to try and freshen up the team in the right areas, mentally and physically."
"I mentioned this before. Bearing in mind the players' long-term schedule, they've played all the way through the summer. They've had no pre-season. They've been magnificent. So, you have to try and freshen up the team in the right areas, mentally and physically. You have to be really, really well prepared tactically to give the players the best plans and the best solutions to the problems you face."
Chelsea have played 39 matches across all competitions this season, including seven games at the FIFA Club World Cup, leaving no pre-season. The schedule places close Premier League and FA Cup matches within days of each other. Frequent squad rotation has been used to maintain mental and physical freshness, though rotation carries risks as shown by a recent narrow comeback win. Players are described as professional and attentive to their bodies. Emphasis is placed on strong tactical preparation to provide effective plans and solutions for the challenges posed by the congested calendar.
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