– Guus Hiddink says Chelsea’s midweek loss at home to PSG in the Champions League affected his players
– Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Everton defeated Chelsea 2 – 0 in the FA Cup quarter-final
– Hiddink supports Diego Costa after he was sent off for what looked like a bite on Gareth Barry
Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink has given his verdict on Chelsea’s quarter-final FA Cup exit at the hands of Everton on Saturday.
Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Everton defeated Chelsea 2 – 0 at Goodison Park.
Lukaku celebrates his first goal against Chelsea
Diego Costa was sent off for what looked like an attempt to bite midfielder Gareth Barry who himself was sent off for two bookable offenses in the ill tempered clash.
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Speaking to Chelseafc.com, Hiddink said Chelsea midweek European adventure which ended at the round of 16 caused his team t be fatigued.
Gary Cahill takes on Aaron Lennon
“You mustn’t underestimate playing in the Champions League, then two days later having to play an intense game here,” said Hiddink.
“That’s not a complaint but they had a week to prepare which was an advantage in the last 15 minutes of the game. One more day of rest favoured by the FA would have been very suitable for us.
“Television is demanding, sometimes against the health of the players. That’s a bit of criticism from my side and not because we lost.”
Hiddink talks about Diego Costa’s red card after an incident involving Gareth Barry
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“I haven’t seen it and when I do then I will give a fair judgment. It’s difficult now to talk about this incident.
“I don’t want to give a judgement on this but he was chased a bit in the game as well. They went after him. They knew it. It’s within the rules but also as a referee you must protect the situation a bit.
“I’m not saying protect with capitals, but knowing and feeling the atmosphere when there are very small but many provocations. Then comes the moment to give judgement, but I haven’t seen it so I would only be speculating.
“I like him and I still like that he goes towards the edge. He desperately wanted to play today. It would have been better to rest him but it’s not the type of game to rest players. You like to have all the big players on board.”
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