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Alla Zakarian

14-12-2018 | 11:49 Football
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Maurizio Sarri on Morata injury and anti-semitic songs from the fans

Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea ended their Europa League group stage campaign with 2-2 away draw to MOL Vidi but the Blues can now look forward to finding out his side’s opponents in the 32 knockout round. Following the game, Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has faced the press and discussed Ampadu, Hudson Odoi and Morata injury. Reports of anti-semitic songs from the away end. Did you hear anything? "No, I didn't hear anything. I am not able to understand the songs in English." Thoughts on the game? "We made a lot of mistakes from the tactical point of view. I am very happy with the character and with the reaction from the second goal. On the pitch, there was a lot of young players so it wasn’t easy to react. From the tactical point of view, we made a lot of mistakes. We lost a lot of balls, we can manage the ball better I think. In the end, especially with the young players, I am satisfied with the character." Update on Morata injury? "No. The first impression of the doctor maybe it is not a serious injury. But of course, with this situation, we have to wait and wait until tomorrow I think to see if the situation is serious." Ethan Ampadu’s performance? "The own goal is not the fault of Ampadu. We were zonal marking. When an opponent touches a ball in advance with the first of a zone it is really very big problem. It is not the fault of Ampadu. I think he played a very good match, especially in a team like this. We need to consider if you play Ampadu only in the usual team it is easier for him. Today we changed ten players, so it is not easy with the young players to play with a new team in one of these matches. I am really very happy with Ampadu and Callum Hudson-Odoi. Of course, they need to improve in every way, tactically and technically, but they are in the right way."

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