Premier League Should Be Worried About This New Andrey Santos Role

Описание: Is Liam Rosenior quietly building Chelsea’s midfield around Andrey Santos?

In this deep tactical breakdown, we analyse how Andrey Santos has transitioned into Chelsea’s true single pivot — and why this role could change the trajectory of their season.

After returning from Strasbourg with 34 appearances, 11 goals and 5 assists in 2024/25, Santos arrived with promise. But under Enzo Maresca, he was initially used in more advanced roles, often operating away from the base of midfield. It never fully clicked.

Now under Liam Rosenior, the shift is clear.

Santos is operating as the deepest midfielder — controlling build-up, protecting rest defence, securing second balls, and allowing Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández to play higher with more freedom. The structure looks more balanced. The midfield hierarchy is clearer. The chaos is reducing.

We also compare this tactical shift to:

Maurizio Sarri’s use of Jorginho

The regista archetype of Andrea Pirlo

The positional intelligence of Sergio Busquets

Chelsea have dropped 17 points from winning positions this season — and control has been the missing ingredient.

So the question is simple:

Is this Andrey Santos experiment the structural solution Chelsea have been searching for?

Watch until the end as we break down:
• The Maresca misfit period
• The Rosenior tactical correction
• The ripple effect on Caicedo & Enzo
• The Sarri blueprint comparison
• Why the Premier League should be worried

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