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Pedro Says Chelsea Players Find Maurizio Sarri Tactics 'Difficult' to Implement

Chelsea winger Pedro has said he and his team-mates are struggling to implement the tactics of manager Maurizio Sarri as the Blues continue their slide.

The west London team has lost three of its last four Premier League matches, including an embarrassing 6-0 defeat at Manchester City. Criticism has been fierce, with many questioning the "Sarri-ball" tactics.

Per The Independent (h/t Football Italia), Pedro has now said the tactics are difficult to work with, but it's normal for new coaches to struggle:

"All the team follows the idea of Maurizio: press really high, stay compact, and to create chances.