"Against Spurs, it took 23 shots to finally break the deadlock, courtesy of a moment of brilliance from midfielder Keira Walsh, who smashed a low shot into the net from 25 yards. But just four of their 27 total attempts were on target, suggesting a familiar problem of high volume and low efficiency. Too often, Chelsea squandered clear-cut chances and with each miss, frustration grew, fueling a cycle that only intensified as the match wore on."
"they had 66% possession and their 67 touches in Tottenham's box marked a season high, complemented by 152 successful passes into the final third. Yet the conversion rate simply doesn't reflect the control they strive for. Their attacking frustrations have been compounded by consistent squad rotation, as the starting XI has changed for every game so far and they lack of a focal point in attack. Striker Sam Kerr has returned to the squad but is yet to start a game after 22 months out"
Chelsea are unbeaten under Sonia Bompastor but recent performances have lacked fluidity, cutting edge and cohesion in the final third. Results have been narrow: a 1-0 win over Leicester, consecutive 1-1 draws with Manchester United and Twente, and a 1-0 victory over Tottenham. The team dominates possession and generates high volumes of attempts and passes—including 66% possession, 67 touches in the box and 152 passes into the final third—yet produces few shots on target and low conversion. Set pieces remain ineffective, squad rotation prevents attacking continuity, and Sam Kerr has returned to the squad but has not yet started.
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