Sonia Bompastor: Who is new Chelsea boss?

At Lyon, Bompastor was recognized for her tactical flexibility and in-game adaptability, however has usually favoured a 4-3-3 formation.

Her groups dominate possession by fast transitions, management the midfield and exploit the large areas. Off the ball her groups are stable defensively, with a robust emphasis on urgent for turnovers.

“Tactically, they play actually good soccer,” Laurens mentioned.

“You possibly can see the thought, the way in which they play good soccer, the pass-and-move fashion she all the time wished to implement.”

Bompastor has been privileged to work with one in all, if not the very best squad in Europe at Lyon and is not any stranger to managing large personalities. She additionally has a observe report of giving youthful gamers an opportunity and integrating them throughout the senior group, one thing Hayes did aplenty at Chelsea.

Her fashion will probably be acquainted to quite a few Chelsea gamers, with Catarina Macario and Kadeisha Buchanan enjoying below the Frenchwoman at Lyon.

“She is all the time wanting extra,” Laurens mentioned. “All the time eager to win, all the time hungry, all the time fairly demanding for achievement as effectively.

“She could be robust at instances, but additionally she could be pleasant. If you happen to want her she is there. She has acquired so many qualities.”