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'It's hard to play Sarriball' - Pedro admits Chelsea struggle with boss' tactics

Chelsea star Pedro has admitted that sometimes his team struggles to put Maurizio Sarri's high-intensity tactics into practice, while affirming they are 100 per cent behind the under-fire boss.

After making a bright start at Stamford Bridge, the former Napoli coach has found life in the Premier League rather trickier in recent months.

Sunday's 6-0 humiliation at the hands of Manchester City showed how far the Blues trail the current reigning champions, while also heightening the pressure on Sarri's shoulders.

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The Italian's 'Sarriball' approach has been closely discussed and analysed since he arrived in London, but Pedro confesses that it is at times just as challenging for the players.