Todd Boehly's genius FSG Chelsea plan can form Tuchel transfer template Liverpool fear
For far too long Chelsea has suffered from their short-termism, been lumbered with expensive signings that pose more questions than answers. Transfers at their strongest should expand a coach's options not limit them.
Chelsea's takeover offers the chance for positive change, most notably the chance for fan involvement and the securing of the club's long-term future at Stamford Bridge.
It also could present the chance for an update to Chelsea's transfer structure, helping to lead the club into a different era smoothly, taking inspiration from where their rivals have managed to succeed and using the strengths already at the club's disposal.
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As per a brilliant piece in The Athletic, Boehly's approach to Daniel Finkelstein to become a non-executive director is an act to not only ensure a Chelsea fan's voice is present on the board, but that statistical analysis is state-of-the-art at Stamford Bridge.
The piece goes on to state that Boehly is a very data-driven man, suggesting that the club will no longer purely chase the glamour of superstars but players who align with a wider philosophy.
A sentiment Thomas Tuchel has emphasised in his own words many times when being questioned about the struggles of £97m Romelu Lukaku to adapt to his system this season.
"This is not Chelsea, and this is not football. Every player serving the team is the highest principle, and this will never change."
This aligns with the thinking and strategy of Liverpool's recruitment under the ownership of FSG with Jurgen Klopp, or that of Manchester City with