Msomeni alivyosema Eden Hazard juu ya mpira afundishao Mourinho
Eden Hazard criticises Chelsea tactics
Eden Hazard became the latest critic of Jose Mourinho's tactical methods after Chelsea exited the Champions League on Wednesday night.
AP Photo/Matt DunhamEden Hazard is not fully on board with Jose Mourinho's defensive tactics.
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The Blues were criticised for defensive tactics employed in the semifinal first leg at Atletico Madrid and in the Premier League win at Liverpool before tumbling out of Europe following a 3-1 home loss.
And Hazard, who managed three shots and led the Blues with two on target on Wednesday, expressed his dissatisfaction after the second leg.
"Chelsea aren't set up to play football. Chelsea are set up to counter-attack," Hazard told beIN Sports' French station.
Jose Mourinho introduced the term "parking the bus" into English football nearly a decade ago while complaining about Tottenham's defensive tactics. Now he's regarded as the ultimate exponent of that approach, sitting players back and waiting to counter.
His team failed to score in a drab goalless draw in the first draw against Atletico, but the same tactics worked brilliantly in a 2-0 defeat of Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday.
Mourinho stuck by his philosophy last week, saying, "Atletico were frustrated, whereas usually they are the ones who frustrate other teams. My side had a solid performance, we played in a way that irritated them."
The tactics irritated pundits as well, but Mourinho's decisions were defended by Andre Schuerrle and Mark Schwarzer, as well as Atletico manager Diego Simeone.
After Wednesday's punishing defeat, though, Hazard's comment shows a lack of solidarity behind Mourinho's philosophy.
Eden Hazard criticises Chelsea tactics of Jose Mourinho parking the bus - ESPN FC
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