It looks like Chelsea are about to bring in 
their second big signing of 2020 with 
 RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner rumoured to be
on his way to link up with Hakim Ziyech, 
 who was signed from Ajax earlier this year.
The new arrivals give the Blues a huge
upgrade to their attacking options both on the pitch
and in FIFA 20, with the pair instantly slotting
in as their two top-rated players behind N'Golo Kante. Here, we show you how to make the most
of the significant boost to Chelsea's firepower.
Formations and tactics. Before you set up your tactics,
you need to choose your personnel now that you have two new players
to fit into the team. Swapping out Olivier Giroud
for Werner upfront is an obvious move,
but Ziyech can play as a central attacking midfielder or on the right wing.
So where do you use him?
He doesn't have much pace, and he has a two-star rating on his right foot,
so set the team to a 4-3-3 attack formation
and put him in the No. 10 role, with Christian Pulisic on the left
and Callum Hudson-Odoi on the right.
Willian is a higher-rated option
for the right wing, but Hudson-Odoi
is quicker and has a potential overall rating of 88 to work
towards if you're playing Career Mode. The 19-year-old's
stats should be improved when FIFA 21 rolls around, along with Chelsea's other youngsters.
There's no room for Mason Mount in the starting 11.
But if you're playing Career Mode, he has a potential of 87,
so he also needs some minutes. Use him in the midfield
if you need to rest Ziyech, or get him on the pitch as a sub. Hudson-Odoi's stamina is a lowly 66,
so he'll need replacing often,
and Mount can play right-wing when called upon. If you do use him there,
just remember: He's much slower than Hudson-Odoi.
Kante is a must in the engine room, leaving a choice between Mateo Kovacic and Jorginho.
They're both 84-rated, but Jorginho is slightly better in terms of long passing, vision
and tackling. Now come the tactics.
Set the team's defensive style to "drop back" with their width
and depth at four bars each. Set their offensive style to "long ball" with their width at six bars
and the same for the players in the box. That setup might feel befitting of a team
battling relegation under Tony Pulis than it does
for a Champions League side,
but it will really make the most of Werner's blistering pace on the break. The striker is at his most deadly
when leading counter-attacks,
and a similar approach can work wonders on FIFA 20.
Player instructions. Werner will be the focal point of your attack,
so let's start with his instructions. To keep him at the tip of your attacking diamond,
set his support runs to "stay central." Set his defensive support to "stay forward"—will
ensure he remains on the shoulder of the last
defender—and set his attacking runs to "get in behind,"
so he's ready to race beyond the opponent's back line when you play it forward.
You've got pace to work with throughout your front three, so Pulisic and Hudson-Odoi
should also be set to "get in behind." Instruct them to get into the box on crosses, too.
Ziyech has a positioning stat of 82,
which is best in Chelsea's squad after Werner.
Set his attack positioning to "free roam,"
and he'll find pockets of space in dangerous positions
when you're looking to support that link-up with the front three. Set Kante to "stay back"
while attacking, and ensure you're protected from counter-attacks yourself.
How to play. Once you're in a game, one of the most effective
tactics is to give the ball to Jorginho
and float a ball over the top
for the forwards to run onto using the L1
and triangle or LB and Y. The Italy international has 88 long passing and 87 vision,
so he's perfect for pinging balls in behind,
while Werner can show most defenders a clean set of heels with his 93 acceleration
and 91 sprint speed. Ziyech's long passing and vision are even better than Jorginho's,
so if he drops deep to pick up the ball while roaming, he is also a strong option
to play it long. If you get the ball to the playmaker higher up the field, he excels at
playing defense-splitting through balls along the ground
as well.
Don't be afraid to take your time with Ziyech in advanced positions. Many defenses sit deep on FIFA,
and it might take a little extra care to split them open.
If you work the ball out wide, keep crossing to a minimum, unless it's with Ziyech.
Pulisic's crossing stat is at 70,
while Hudson-Odoi's is just 66. Scoring headers is tough enough on FIFA 20,
and it's even harder if you don't have the players to consistently pick out a teammate
in the first place. Pulisic and Hudson-Odoi are both strong dribblers—
the American in particular.
So from wide areas, it's usually better to work the ball inside
inside a shooting position by beating a full-back
or playing it on the floor to link up with Ziyech. Werner is by far your most clinical finisher,
so when you reach the penalty area, try to square the ball to
him wherever possible. You'll want him to be taking the bulk of your shots.
Ziyech and Werner offer an enormous boost to Chelsea’s attacking power.
They add to the Blues’ array of young, dynamic forwards
 to call upon and a wealth of options in midfield.
Whether you're taking charge of them in Career Mode or selecting them in Kickoff,
they're easy to use and incredibly fun to play with.
