Chelsea won despite a poor performance

Chelsea was able to win 1-0 win at Slavia Prague. Although Chelsea were not at their best but they won.

The manager Sarri explains that the expected a strong test but was happy that his team won.

Sarri told BT Sport:

I think we knew very well that it would be really very difficult.
“The opponents are very physical, very aggressive and so we knew we had to face difficulties during the match. We were able to front up and face them well and then, in the second half, we were able to play better.


“We need to think the second leg will be difficult, too, because these opponents are dangerous away – like in the round against Genk. We need to be careful.
“I am happy with the result and also the performance because, in this moment, we were able to suffer [and come through]. In the past, we weren’t able to suffer in difficult moments.
“This is not for the first time but in the past, when we were in trouble, we conceded immediately. Now we can fight and suffer without conceding. That’s a step forward,”