Rodgers said despite the uncertainty around Chelsea, they remained a tough side to play because of the qualities of their manager
By Kehinde Okeowo
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Chelsea is the most difficult Premier League club he has faced this season.
The revelation, however, came as a surprise to many pundits and fans because Liverpool and Manchester City have been the top two teams in the league this season, going by their league positions.
Chelsea are currently distant 3rd in the league, with 71 points, they are 18 points adrift of Liverpool in second and 19 points away from the league leader, Man City with just one more game to play.
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In his pre-match press conference, before Leicester City’s Premier League 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Thursday, Rodgers claimed that Thomas Tuchel’s side was the best team he has faced as Leicester manager this season.
“I would go as far as to say Chelsea are the best team we have played this season. When we played them early on in the season, they were at the top of their game. I thought they were outstanding,” Rodgers said.
“Not long after that moment, they lost some players. I’ve said it before, even with squads like Chelsea’s, you need your top players available. Over the course of the time, they have had players out, key players who make the systems function to the highest level.”
He added: “Then obviously, there’s the distractions behind the scenes, and of course, that’s a challenge. What I do know is they’ve got an outstanding manager who has done a fantastic job since he’s been there. They’ve got a group of really good players, top, top talents.”
