Pundit calls out Newcastle manager’s tactics.
Newcastle United’s tactics against Chelsea caught the Blues by surprise as they lined up with five defenders.
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri said he was shocked by the tactics [BBC Sport], and in one sense that vindicates Benitez’s decision, to catch their opponents unaware and disrupt their game plan.
Newcastle unfortunately lost the game 2-1, conceding a late own goal.
Pundit Richard Keys was not impressed with Rafa Benitez’s defensive approach and believed Newcastle fans would have hated to win using such tactics.
Keys went on to compare Newcastle’s approach to Wolves, who played four at the back a day earlier against Manchester City, and claimed a 1-1 draw.
Newcastle battled valiantly and made Chelsea work for their win to maintain their 100 per cent record, which was a little fortunate considering the nature of the winning goal.
Despite Keys claiming to have Newcastle fans’ interests in mind, many responded with strong criticism to his comments.
What do you think of Richard Keys’ comments?
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