Brighton have the one thing Chelsea's money cannot buy: a clear identity

A clear tactical identity, a pumped-up crowd and an upward trajectory. Chelsea may routinely plunder Brighton & Hove Albion for their top talent, but their millions of pounds cannot touch the things that matter most.Brighton’s clarity of purpose entirely overwhelmed a disjointed Chelsea side in Tuesday’s 3-0 victory, the visitors lining up in a passive and confusing five-at-the-back system. That cautious approach played straight into Brighton’s high-pressing style — Fabian Hurzeler’s team have recorded a league-high 171 turnovers in the attacking third and completely smothered Chelsea in the first half.Advertisement