Maurizio Sarri said he was shocked by Newcastle’s defensive approach as Chelsea snatched a dramatic 2-1 win at St James’ Park on Sunday.
Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez sent out his injury-hit team with a massed defence often featuring all 10 out-field players.
The ultra-cautious approach worked for 76 minutes as frustrated Chelsea struggled to break through.
Sarri’s side finally took the lead through Eden Hazard’s penalty.
But Joselu equalised for Newcastle only for a DeAndre Yedlin own goal three minutes from full time to seal Chelsea’s third successive Premier League victory.
Sarri was pleased with the way his players kept plugging away against such a conservative opponent.
“I have never seen a Rafa Benitez side play with five defenders. I think it is very difficult to play here for every team – not only us,” he said.
“The match was very difficult and it was…
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