Re: Team for sunday
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:06 pmPeps Cup final press conference
'My opinion of Sarri is always high'
On Maurizio Sarri: “In my first year the club never doubted me, I was never in a position in the media where the club were going to sack me. Conte won the title then they lose one or two games and people say he will be sacked, I thought ‘wow’. My opinion of Sarri is always high.
“In the game against us they did incredible things, but the first two goals were a mistake . When that happens it’s tough for the manager and for the team. They played good but we were so clinical.”
'Chelsea have quality players'
Pep on Chelsea: “They’re maybe one of the best in Europe to make you consistent defensively, the spaces to attack are minor, the movement from Jorginho helps a lot and they have quality players like Hazard.”
On Fabian Delph: “He’s been injured recently, not big problems but the ankle and he’s been sick and not had good recovery.”
Update on Mendy, Stones and Jesus
On Benjamin Mendy, John Stones, Gabriel Jesus injuries: "Today we were off. Tomorrow [we train and] we will see, but right now I can't tell you if they will be ready for Sunday.
On whether Arijanet Muric will start: “We will see, I have to think about it. He’s an important player to be where we are, he was important at Leicester in the penalties. He’s been really good, we trust him.”
'Chelsea will be focused to beat us'
On the importance of 6-0 win v Chelsea: “At that moment I was so happy to win 6-0, but today I’d have preferred 0-0. The players and manager will be focused to beat us."
On Bernardo Silva's position: “He’s a typical No. 10, behind a striker, but he can play winger, attacking position in the middle.”
On Leroy Sane's position: “He’s not ready to play in the middle now, you have to be so good to control the spaces. Maybe in the future.”
'My opinion of Sarri is always high'
On Maurizio Sarri: “In my first year the club never doubted me, I was never in a position in the media where the club were going to sack me. Conte won the title then they lose one or two games and people say he will be sacked, I thought ‘wow’. My opinion of Sarri is always high.
“In the game against us they did incredible things, but the first two goals were a mistake . When that happens it’s tough for the manager and for the team. They played good but we were so clinical.”
'Chelsea have quality players'
Pep on Chelsea: “They’re maybe one of the best in Europe to make you consistent defensively, the spaces to attack are minor, the movement from Jorginho helps a lot and they have quality players like Hazard.”
On Fabian Delph: “He’s been injured recently, not big problems but the ankle and he’s been sick and not had good recovery.”
Update on Mendy, Stones and Jesus
On Benjamin Mendy, John Stones, Gabriel Jesus injuries: "Today we were off. Tomorrow [we train and] we will see, but right now I can't tell you if they will be ready for Sunday.
On whether Arijanet Muric will start: “We will see, I have to think about it. He’s an important player to be where we are, he was important at Leicester in the penalties. He’s been really good, we trust him.”
'Chelsea will be focused to beat us'
On the importance of 6-0 win v Chelsea: “At that moment I was so happy to win 6-0, but today I’d have preferred 0-0. The players and manager will be focused to beat us."
On Bernardo Silva's position: “He’s a typical No. 10, behind a striker, but he can play winger, attacking position in the middle.”
On Leroy Sane's position: “He’s not ready to play in the middle now, you have to be so good to control the spaces. Maybe in the future.”