Why I Dropped Morata in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Manchester City - Sarri

Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri, has revealed why he dropped striker, Alvaro Morata in his side’s Premier League 2-0 win over Manchester City on Saturday.

N’Golo Kante and David Luiz ensured victory for the Blues against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge ending their unbeaten run. 

Sarri, who started the likes of Eden Hazard, Willian and Pedro in the attack ahead of Alvaro Morata said that his decision not to feature the Spaniard against City was ‘tactical’.

When asked why Morata did not play against City, Sarri told BT Sport: “It’s tactical because with the side to start with Eden in another position so I think it’s useless to have two strikers on the bench.”

“I don’t know because in Manchester City maybe because they have out [Sergio] Aguero,” Sarri added.

“Today maybe for the first time in Premier league there is the opportunity to have more spaces. I prefer to play faster football.”

Sarri’s Chelsea now sit on third position on the Premier League table with 34 points from 16 matches.