Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino did not hold back when criticising his side's display in the 4-1 loss to Newcastle United.
The Blues suffered their fifth their defeat of the Premier League season following the disappointing loss at St Jame's Park.
Pochettino, who was in the stands, described the loss as the team's worst performance of the campaign so far.
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"It was our worst game of the season. It was tough to be in the stands," Pochettino told reporters, as per Goal.
"We cannot complain about the result, we did not read the game from the beginning. "
"We did not play how we should play, we showed a lack of intensity and energy. Even after we scored, at 1-1, it was a chance for us to force them to play deep, but it was so easy for Newcastle. That is why I am so upset with the performance."
Pochettino, however, did not want to put them blame on the players as he looks to forget the about the result.
"It is a young team, they need this type of situation to realise. We will go to the hotel, then train early tomorrow, no time off," he added.
"We cannot blame the players, it is the team together. We need to understand the level we need to compete and learn about this situation. There are many details, many things that build confidence and strength. We already know what is going on, and we will try to change the dynamic."
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