“To be honest Chelsea makes us suffer” – Manchester City star makes bold statement on new Chelsea tactics after shock 4-4 draw against City ‘We struggle alot’
Manchester City midfielder Rodri was impressed by the level shown by the Chelsea players in their entertaining 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Speaking after the match, the Spaniard was of the opinion that the Blues have improved greatly this season.
Chelsea had it all going against them heading into the clash against champions Manchester City, despite their win over Tottenham Hotspur last Monday. They had lost all six of their meetings with the Cityzens since the 2021 UEFA Champions League final, failing to score in each of them.
Manchester City went ahead three times in the clash at 1-0, 3-2 and 4-3, but each time, their opponents found a way back into the game. This provided a stark contrast to the Chelsea side that were sitting ducks for most of the last season, and Rodri raised the point.
“We feel a bit exhausted to be honest, with that game, with that rhythm. We know how tough it is to come here with the team they built. They signed massive players, five, six seven and the level of the team has risen.”
Mauricio Pochettino’s side managed to stay with the champions, retaining belief even after Rodri scored what looked like a winner in the 86th minute. Former Cityzen Cole Palmer was named Man of the Match after another goalscoring performance for his new side.After a below-par start to the season, The Blues have now looked like a much better side in recent weeks. Their summer recruitment was criticised as a waste of money, but the players are beginning to look like a team.
Chelsea have now faced four of their fellow ‘Big Six’ sides this season and are yet to lose a game. They sit in tenth place, while Pep Guardiola’s City are top of the log heading into the final international break of the year.