Former manager Maurizio Sarri
Danny Murphy believes Chelsea have to improve their defence under Maurizio Sarri if they are to win trophies.
The former Liverpool man was speaking to bwin (h/t Express) and claimed Chelsea were tougher to break down under previous managers.
“Sarri is looking to implement a very attacking style, but I think we’ve already seen how easily Chelsea can be opened up and their defensive frailties this season.
“Chelsea would never get opened up so easily under Conte and [Jose] Mourinho so that’s a balance that needs to be addressed if the club is to be successful.
“You can’t win trophies if you’re leaking goals.”
We started the season with a decent performance against Huddersfield but our defensive issues came to light against Arsenal.
Chelsea were leading 2-0 against the Gunners but gave away a number of chances to Unai Emery’s men. Our rivals scored a pair of goals but Marcos Alonso saved our blushes with a late winner.
Murphy further claimed that Sarri is known for his attacking style and believed some players will bag loads of goals this season.
“I think [Alvaro] Morata and [Olivier] Giroud have the potential to score 20 Premier League goals this season if they both play regularly.
“I look at [Eden] Hazard and how he played at the World Cup and I think he also has the potential to score 20 Premier League goals in a season.”
It is early days in the Sarri era but from the two games, it is clear that we play an attacking brand of football.
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We need to tighten up at the back and with more training under Sarri, our defence will get better as the season progresses.
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