Tag: Maurizio Sarri
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Under-fire Sarri denies link with Roma job
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri said he would not be leaving for Roma, after speculation in the media on Thursday. The Italian was speaking after the Blues defeated Malmo 3-0 at Stamford Bridge to win 5-1 on aggregate and move into the Europa League last 16. Sarri has been under pressure recently following a mixed run…
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EPL: Gonzalo Higuain looks set to quit Chelsea
Gonzalo Higuain is ready to quit Chelsea at the end of this season, if the club sacks Maurizio Sarri as manager, Daily Mail reports. Higuain only arrived at Stamford Bridge in January and has scored two goals in his first three Premier League matches. Chelsea have the option to extend his initial six-month loan deal…
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EPL: We believe in Sarri vision – David Luiz
Chelsea defender, David Luiz, insists there have been no dissenting voices among the Chelsea squad despite troubling results under head coach, Maurizio Sarri. Sarri’s position as head coach is under scrutiny, with Chelsea facing a crucial run of fixtures. Monday’s FA Cup tie with Manchester United is followed by Thursday’s Europa League last-32 second leg…
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Chelsea boss Sarri wants immediate reaction after City thrashing
Chelsea must show an immediate reaction to their 6-0 Premier League drubbing at Manchester City, manager Maurizio Sarri has said. He said, “I have held an hour-long discussion with the players to dissect the loss.” Chelsea’s capitulation at the Etihad Stadium was their worst defeat in Premier League history and the London club have dropped…
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Hazard reveals Sarri suits him more than Mourinho
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard says he is more suited to the philosophy of current Blues head coach Maurizio Sarri than former boss Jose Mourinho. Hazard, who was the subject of public criticism from Sarri in January, previously expressed his regret at how his time with Mourinho ended at Chelsea and said he wants to work…
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Chelsea opt for Zidane to replace under-fire Maurizio Sarri
Chelsea want Zinedine Zidane as their next manager to replace under-fire Maurizio Sarri and take them back to the top. Current manager Sarri is running out of support after the 6-0 drubbing at the hands of Manchester City as the Blues dropped to sixth in the Premier League. There is growing call amongst the top…
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Chelsea manager Sarri reveals why he snubbed Guardiola
Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri, has said he did not intentionally snub Pep Guardiola’s post-match handshake, after Manchester City won 6-0 at the Etihad on Sunday. After the full-time whistle, the Italian walked straight past Guardiola’s outstretched hand and down the tunnel, with assistant Gianfranco Zola having to placate the Spaniard instead. Speaking to Sky Sports…
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EPL: Sarri unmoved as Chelsea downfall harms top-four hopes
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri again vowed to stick with his style of football in spite of the Londoners suffering their worst defeat since 1991 in Sunday’s hammering at Manchester City. But it is still clear to him that woeful away form threatens to ruin their season. The statistics do not make pleasant reading for the…
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Abramovich to replace Sarri with Pochettino at Chelsea
Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, has reportedly notified Maurizio Sarri his future is in jeopardy and is ready to rival Manchester United for the services of Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, according to the UK Express. The Blues returned to winning ways with a 5-0 win over Huddersfield on Saturday, following their 4-0 humiliation at Bournemouth. However,…
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Chelsea manager Sarri decides, says Hazard can leave
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has said Eden Hazard is free to leave the club if he wants to. Sarri wants Hazard to stay but does not think the club should stand in the Belgian’s way if he would prefer to move on. Hazard has long been linked with a move to Spanish side Real Madrid…