Maurizio Sarri pointed the finger at Eden Hazard during his 50 minute long dressing room inquest after Chelsea's embarrassing defeat to Bournemouth on Wednesday night according to Telegraph
The Italian kept the players locked in the dressing room after the 4-0 loss, even asking the rest of the coaching staff and physios to leave so he could be alone with the players.
Speaking afterwards, Sarri said he 'wanted to talk to them alone, without anybody else' as he attempted to 'understand' why they had performed so badly in the second half.
Now details of what Sarri said to the squad have started to emerge, with The Telegraph reporting that the Italian singled out Hazard for his role in the defeat.
Sarri accused the Belgian of not following his instructions and playing how he wanted to, rather than doing what he had been told.
The former Napoli boss hinted at his unhappiness with Hazard's recent displays earlier this month, saying he was 'more an individual player than a leader.'
He continued: 'For him it's very difficult to play in only one position. He likes to go to the ball, he wants the ball on the feet, so I think it's very difficult to play as a striker but also as a winger.
'But I think we also have to organise the other 10 players in the defensive phase because he wanted to play everywhere on the pitch.'
Although Sarri was angry with his side, he conducted his dressing-room debrief in a calm manner and went through all the problems he saw – and asked the squad for feedback – though the mood around training on Thursday was described as 'business-like'.
Tohdlmsy
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To be truthful our wing players are too individualistic and that’s preventing Chelsea from scoring l, and also the reason why i think Giroud not scoring, he’ll fight and press for the ball un like Morata who isn’t so physical. Point is pedro, willian, and hazard are too individualistic. This philosophy of sarri’s is an awesome one that can work for chelsea, however the players need to develop the mind set to realize that this is a team sport and its not so much about individualism, its about team work and thats what Man city and Liverpool posses. Chelsea need wingers that will be willing to play as a team and thats what Chelsea lacks rn the mindset to play as a team.
riubdmorz
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hazard is a ball hog so many fucking touches no discipline whatsoever it's easy to see why chelsea is struggling no point having a striker sarri did well for Napoli because they played as team players knew when to pass movement catch their opponents on the break with crosses strikers running of the ball wingers running very direct midfield players always moving the ball forward with the occasional triangle pass to spread the ball chelsea cant score a goal unless hazard is in play players around him are losing confidence ship him out somewhere cr7 and messi comparance has made him too big for chelsea I say fuck him sell him get a prolific striker the likes of Drogba ability or proven know what u are buying for long term or short term if you had to sell no loss easy said and done but chelsea should be looking towards getting rid of older players bring back christiansen rebuild they not going to win anything for while is the truth mark my words he playing this way to get a transfer to madrid and eventually you will see a better player in hazard not the me my self and I
Alfred Appiah
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This is a fabricated story because even Sarri’s own coaches he forced them out to be alone with his players so who leaked the conversation out to them. And why would he single Hazard out of the 11 players, it's just doesn't make sense. English media is trying create problems for Chelsea because Sarri it too pragmatic.
JohnHalamadrid
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Chelsea fans : "Imagine Hazard under a attacking Manager like Sari" 2 months later Chelsea fans: "Sari Out" 😂😂😂..Hazard It's ur move come to Madrid
hohckyz
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It is such a big defeat, we all knew that how hazard is playing a big roll all the time in the club. The problem comes from the plan. It is unfair to accuse the players when the strategy is so terrible, Kant and hazard are playing at awkward positions
vieacdiko
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Sarri's play is not meant for Chelsea and I don't get why he playa jorginho deepest yet kante is around.Jorginho can be a little further up the pitch and giving passes to higuain,hazard and creating goals and chances as Kante stays behind.Although we had started the season very well with some very nice passes now we are just boring.There is no urgency in our play it is as if we have the whole day to play but I believe Sarri's method is not going to work in Chelsea he should just leave and we get someone sensible.Otherwise Chelsea is going nowhere
donp7787
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i once mentioned it this individualistic approach by the wingers which has virtually rendered the strikers obsolete. Chelsea has great players all around. its not just Hazard. Hazard is a striker if he is to play as false nine...I know he can...if he wants to. The challenge is Hazard cherry picks the games he wants to play. Sarriball right from the word go is not all about Jorginho but its about movement of the ball and the speed. This used to happen but not anymo. the wingers slow the tempo by too many touches. i believe in training the ball moves fast hence lately we saw Morata in a lot of offside positions because he was expecting the ball delivered to him but then it does come on time! Now the problem with Sarri is he expecting different results with players who donot want to improve on his philosophy. Now bring in the CHOs the RLC, the Christensens who have that desire to fight and prove themselves. And bench the none performers. I assure u these elements being addressed Sarri will get the best out of that team