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Maurizio Sarri: I am not scared of straight-talking or player power at Chelsea

The Blues isn't making any radical changes to tactics but hopes that his strong words galvanize a team that he believes is too passive

Maurizio Sarri raged after Chelsea's poor performance that led to a 2-0 defeat to rivals Arsenal on Saturday and said that his players are "extremely difficult to motivate".

He also said he was 'p*ssed off' and spoke in Italian for the first time since his unveiling at the club in July, as he seemed to be sending a message to his side.

The Blues were facing off against this season's second worst defence but were blunt and predictable in attack, only managing their first shot on target in the 82nd minute, leading to their third non-scoring display in the last five matches.