Maurizio Sarri
EXCLUSIVE: Sarri wants new winger in January despite emergence of Callum Hudson-Odoi
Maurizio Sarri has revealed he may have to add a winger to Chelsea’s January transfer plan, but has defended his use of Callum Hudson-Odoi. Chelsea have been working on trying to sign a striker in January, but injuries to Pedro, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Hudson-Odoi have worried Sarri over his lack of options on the flanks. […]
Sarri warns board to resolve Eden Hazard’s Chelsea future
Eden Hazard’s Chelsea future needs to be sorted as the club’s plan for the future is at risk due to the uncertainty of his situation, says Maurizio Sarri. Chelsea are prepared to pay Hazard in excess of £300,000-per-week to remain at the club but he is taking his time as he awaits to see where […]
Maurizio Sarri: We must stop stupid people
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri has criticised a “stupid” minority of the club’s fans after fresh allegations of racist chanting were made against their fans in the victory over Watford. A small minority of Chelsea supporters are reported to have engaged in racist chanting during the 2-1 victory at Vicarage Road on Boxing Day. When […]
Chelsea refuse to bow to Sarri’s demands over David Luiz contract
Chelsea defender David Luiz has conceded he’s no closer to signing a new contract at the club with the Blues unwilling to offer him more than a year deal. The Brazilian is out of contract at the end of the campaign but is happy to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge after rediscovering his form […]
Sarri provides major update on contract talks with Eden Hazard
Maurizio Sarri says there is already a contract on the table for Eden Hazard to sign “immediately” at Chelsea, but that it is up to him to decide whether or not he signs. The Belgium international’s deal expires in the summer of 2020, and he has made no secret of the fact he is “torn” […]
Chelsea hope Real Madrid managerial uncertainty can help Eden Hazard stay
Chelsea want to take advantage of the uncertainty at Real Madrid by trying to offer a new contract to Eden Hazard. And Hazard could yet be given the Chelsea captaincy if he stays at the club. Hazard is waiting for a signal over whether or not Real will make a move to sign him next […]
Sarri reveals the one problem with Eden Hazard
Maurizio Sarri believes Eden Hazard’s biggest ‘problem’ at Chelsea is not understanding the importance of scoring goals and providing assists. Hazard has been Chelsea’s star man under Sarri and the Italian has already backed the Belgium international to score 40 goals this campaign. The 27-year-old is widely considered as one of the best dribblers in […]
Sarri: David Luiz was ‘confused’ under Conte
Maurizio Sarri concedes he has been pleasantly surprised by the ability of David Luiz and says the defender was “confused” by his lack of game time under former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte. Luiz had been an important figure in Chelsea’s title-winning campaign in Conte’s first year as head coach, but played only four games in […]
Mourinho aims dig at Klopp & Sarri with defence of Rashford
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho launched a strong defence of his use of forward Marcus Rashford in today’s press conference and took a dig at Jurgen Klopp and Maurizio Sarri. Rashford scored in both of England’s matches this week playing in a centre forward position and Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher advised him to leave Old […]
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri reveals he found out his sack by Napoli after seeing it on TV
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that he found out he had been sacked by Napoli only by watching the news on television. The Italian boss took over at Stamford Bridge this summer following a remarkable spell with the Serie A team. He secured Napoli’s highest ever points return last campaign, only to see his […]