Enzo Maresca pushed Malo Gusto into an advanced playmaking role, a position completely unfamiliar to him, while leaving Estêvão Willian and Buonanotte unused on the bench despite their natural creativity. Instead of shifting the outstanding Acheampong into central defence and restoring Gusto to right-back, he introduced Tosin, altering the balance of the back line.
The tactical changes disrupted the team’s rhythm and control. What had been a strong, promising performance slowly unraveled as Chelsea lost their structure, creativity, and defensive stability. From a position of advantage, the team allowed Atalanta back into the match, ultimately suffering a disappointing and avoidable defeat.
It was a painful collapse — a match that could have strengthened confidence instead exposed tactical uncertainty and missed opportunities
