Chelsea Boss: 'We Didn't Give Newcastle Space'

Last updated : 26 August 2012 By Footy Mad - Editor

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Roberto Di Matteo: "It's not just them two (Hazard and Torres), they have a good link-up with (Juan) Mata and the other midfield players.

"Thanks to the team he (Hazard) has been able to slide in and play very comfortably with the others.

"I know you focus on the goalscorers but I think it was a good performance considering it was our third game in six days. The demand was high playing against tough opposition today.

"Torres was very important for us last season, maybe not scoring as much but providing and working hard for the team.

"He is a great team player as well but it is great to see him scoring and the second goal I think was terrific play from us.

"I thought we controlled their threat very well, we didn't concede much to them because if you give space and time to (Demba) Ba, (Papiss) Cisse, (Hatem) Ben Arfa or (Yohan) Cabaye they can hurt you."