Sarri: 'Loftus-Cheek must improve defensively'

The youngster was on form and impressed many netting three against the Belarusian side. 

"He played very well," Sarri told 'Sky Sports' after the Europa League clash.

"I think in the beginning of the season, I thought he was really a very good player. Now I think the same, but maybe he has also adapted to my football.

"He is improving. He needs to improve defensively, but not only Loftus. At this moment we have four midfielders for two positions. Three of them with the same characteristics. Only [N'Golo] Kante is a defensive midfielder. It's very difficult for me to put in the starting XI two so offensive midfielders at the same time.

"I hope to be able to do it in the future. But I need the co-operation of the players, and for them to work on their defensive phase."

 

October 25, 2018

When asked about his midfield predicament, Sarri simply replied: "I like very much this kind of problem".