Maurizio Sarri has revealed he agreed to a tactical change his players asked for at half-time during Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge.
Pedro Denies Kepa Incident Split Chelsea Dressing Room
Pedro Rodriguez has stated Kepa’s substitution row with Maurizio Sarri did not have any effect on the Chelsea dressing room, insisting the squad are “together”.
Kante Being Played Out of Position Makes No Sense
Former Chelsea central defender Robert Huth has joined the chorus in criticising Maurizio Sarri’s use of N’Golo Kante in an advanced midfield role.
Sarri Has Steadied the Ship Claims Ex-Chelsea Midfielder
Joe Cole reckons Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri has “steadied the ship” following the Blues’ victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Maurizio Sarri is a Man in Crisis
Future prospects for Maurizio Sarri remaining at Stamford Bridge are looking bleak, as Danny Murphy pointed out in a recent interview with Sportingbet when he likened the Italian’s position to that of Jose Mourinho before he left Manchester United,
Kepa Incident Prompts Pundit to Call for the Sack of Chelsea Goalkeeping Coach
Danny Murphy believes Chelsea should sack their goalkeeping coach if Kepa Arrizabalaga had cramp in Sunday’s League Cup final.
Former Chelsea Midfielder Thinks Teammates Should Have Done More in Kepa Incident
Michael Ballack believes Kepa Arrizabalaga’s teammates should have done more to usher him off the pitch after the Chelsea goalkeeper’s refusal to do so during Sunday’s League Cup final.
Mourinho Declares Verdict in Sarri-Kepa Incident
Jose Mourinho has had his say regarding Kepa Arrizabalaga’s refusal to be subbed off during Chelsea’s the League Cup final against Manchester City, saying it left the Blues, especially Maurizio Sarri, in a “very fragile” situation.
Chelsea Legend Urges Sarri to Trust Hudson-Odoi and Loftus-Cheek
John Terry wants Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri to put more faith in Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ruben Loftus-Cheek for the rest of the campaign.
Pundit Says Sarri is Making Chelsea Harder to Beat
Jermaine Jenas believes the performance of Chelsea against Manchester City in the League Cup final is a sign that Maurizio Sarri is making the Blues harder to beat.
Luiz Insists Sarri Still Has Command of Chelsea Dressing Room
David Luiz has denied rumours of a dressing-room coup at Chelsea and insisted under-fire head coach Maurizio Sarri still has the full backing of the Blues squad.
Sarri Needs to Sell One Winger in Order to Grant Hudson-Odoi More Minutes
Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea will have to sell one of their wingers in the summer if Callum Hudson-Odoi is to feature more regularly for the senior side.
Giroud Admits Sarri Sack Speculation “Unsettling”
Olivier Giroud has revealed the ongoing speculation regarding the future of Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea is hard to adapt to with the Frenchman comparing it in contrast with his time at Arsenal.
Pundit Thinks Zola Would Immediately Make One Change If He Replaced Sarri
Former England midfielder Steve McMahon reckons Gianfranco Zola would immediately install N’Golo Kante in the holding midfield role if he replaced Maurizio Sarri as Chelsea manager.
Former Blues Assistant Coach Mooted as Possible Replacement for Sarri
Chelsea are reportedly considering an approach for former coach and current England assistant manager Steve Holland should the club decide to part ways with Maurizio Sarri over the coming week.
Football Pundit Bemused by “Sarri-ball” Phrase
Danny Murphy has revealed his bewilderment at the term “Sarri-ball” before insisting it is not as original a playstyle as it is because others have implemented it before.
Merson: Only Three Chelsea Players Can Defend
Television pundit Paul Merson has claimed that only Cesar Azpilicueta, Antonio Rudiger and N’Golo Kante can defend in the Chelsea squad.
Sarri Methods May Force Chelsea Stars Out
Former Chelsea centreback Mario Melchiot believes N’Golo Kante and Eden Hazard may decide to head out of Stamford Bridge due to the methods of head coach Maurizio Sarri.
Rudiger Likens Sarri’s Training Sessions to School Classes
Antonio Rudiger has made an interesting observation about Maurizio Sarri’s training regime, comparing it to being at school.
Jamie Carragher: Chelsea Need to Stand By Sarri
Liverpool legend turned football pundit Jamie Carragher believes that Chelsea need to stand by manager Maurizio Sarri following their 6-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City on Sunday. The result was humiliating for the Blues and proves that they cannot compete with the top teams in the league this season.
Pundit Reckons Sarri Will Get Sack in the Summer
The already loudening call for Maurizio Sarri to get the sack at Chelsea has only gotten louder, with Gary Neville joining the voices of fellow football pundits in saying the Italian may depart Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
Sarri Defends Jorginho Performances
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has defended midfielder Jorginho and claimed that the Italian needs more players to support him.
Sarri Expects Higuain-Hazard Connection to Flourish
Maurizio Sarri believes Gonzalo Higuain and Eden Hazard will complement each other after both players scored a brace in Chelsea’s 5-0 demolition of Huddersfield Town.
Sarri Vows to Stick with Footballing Philosophy
Maurizio Sarri has promised to stick with his footballing methods at Chelsea as questions about his position at the club began to surface following their defeat against Bournemouth.
Sarri: Hazard Content with Being Second-Best
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has revealed that Blues star Eden Hazard is complacent and content with being second best.