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David Luiz Insists Chelsea Players Are Still Behind Maurizio Sarri Despite Manager's Scathing Rant

David Luiz insists that Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has the full support of his players, despite the Italian's harsh words after his team lost 2-0 to Arsenal.

The Blues' place in the top four is looking increasingly precarious after they slipped to a fourth defeat of the season on Saturday, and Sarri claimed that his players are 'extremely difficult to motivate' in an astonishing post-match tirade.

Some pundits have suggested that Sarri is taking a risk by condemning his players publicly, while others are starting to question his tactical acumen. However, Luiz leapt to his manager's defence on both counts, claiming that Sarri was right to be angry.