"The performance with 10 men is a big compliment to Liam Rosenior. Obviously, you've got to cover a bit more ground with 10 men, but when you have the ball, it doesn't really make a difference because the ball can't be in 11 positions. It's only in one position and therefore you've got three players around you and so have they."
"The fact that they were still trying, you know, because some teams go 10 men and think, 'I'm playing against Arsenal, we're two one down, 10 men, like, let's just not get embarrassed.' So the fact that they still tried to win the game is credit to them."
Glen Johnson praises Chelsea's performance in their defeat to Arsenal, particularly highlighting the team's effort after Pedro Neto's red card. Johnson notes that Rosenior should take pride in how his players responded to playing with 10 men, continuing to compete rather than accepting defeat. Johnson explains that numerical disadvantage primarily affects defensive positioning and pressing intensity, while possession-based play remains largely unaffected. He emphasizes that Chelsea's quality squad and their determination to win despite being down to 10 men and trailing reflects positively on the manager's influence and the players' commitment to his tactical approach.
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