Chelsea’s David Luiz blasts Jose Mourinho’s tactics saying Manchester United ‘just to defend and play on the counter-attack’
DAVID LUIZ claims Manchester United's only intention in their draw with Chelsea was "just to defend and play on the counter-attack".
Brazilian defender Luiz played a pivotal role in the dramatic late equaliser from Ross Barkley at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea had taken the lead through Antonio Rudiger, but a second half double from Anthony Martial saw United come within seconds of the win.
Speaking to the , Luiz suggested it would have been an undeserved victory: "We controlled the game with possession, trying to create some space to score some goals. They came with a plan just to defend and play on the counter-attack.
"I think in the first half it was just us who played. We could have done better by scoring the second goal to kill the game, but it is never easy to win in the Premier League, especially against a big opponent."
A draw sees Chelsea lose ground on Manchester City and Liverpool, with Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp both winning at the weekend.
The highlight for many at Stamford Bridge, however, was on the touchline.
Barkley's late equaliser saw assistant coach Marco Ianni goad Mourinho and his coaching staff with a double celebration in front of the away dugout.
Mourinho rose from his seat and pursued the Italian, eventually ending up with an apology.
"Bad education," Mourinho said of Ianni's actions after the game.
While Luiz believes United arrived only intent on defending, Mourinho certainly left on the attack.
