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Jan22019 by JBNo Comments

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. Chelsea are already in talks to try to sign Christian Pulisic, who can play on either wing, but Dortmund have so far been adamant the winger will not move in January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lyon’s Nabil Fekir is another winger Chelsea have shown an interest in and Sarri believes that position is more of a concern. Asked if he was thinking about either Batshuayi or Abraham, Sarri said: “No, because I have the option with (Ede...

Dec282018 by JBNo Comments

Sarri warns board to resolve Eden Hazard’s Chelsea future

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

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 the Blues will head in both league position and signings. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgium international's contract expires in the summer of 2020 and he has continuously been linked with a transfer to Real Madrid. “I don’t know but I think it is time to decide,” said Sarri when quizzed about a new deal for Hazard. “I have not the power to do this. I am the coach. I am not the president and not in charge of the market. I only speak to him about the po...

Dec272018 by JBNo Comments

Maurizio Sarri: We must stop stupid people

Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked if he witnessed the alleged racist chanting in their match against Watford, Sarri said: "I didn't hear anything. "Firstly I want to speak with the club, secondly I don't want to generalise. "For the 99 per cent our fans are really very good, wonderful. Then, in every community, there are some stupid [people]. "All together we have to fight against the stupid people, but not agains...

Dec102018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea refuse to bow to Sarri’s demands over David Luiz contract

Premier League

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 under new head coach. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Luiz is unhappy with Chelsea’s policy of only issuing one-year extensions to players over the age of 30 and wants a contract longer in length if he’s to sign a new deal. Sarri is keen for the club to re-think their policy as he wants to keep Luiz and Cesc Fabregas who is also entering the final six months of his contract. But the club have intimated that they are not willing to do so according to ...

Dec52018 by JBNo Comments

Sarri provides major update on contract talks with Eden Hazard

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

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" between staying at Chelsea and pursuing a "dream" transfer to Real Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 27-year-old says he will not leave in January, and when asked if he could extend his Chelsea contract, Sarri said: "The club is available to sign a new contract immediately, but it's up to him if he wants to renew or not. "I want Eden here, of course, but I want him here if he wants to stay here. Sarri also revealed talks between Chelsea and Hazard's representa...

Nov32018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea hope Real Madrid managerial uncertainty can help Eden Hazard stay

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

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 campaign before deciding whether or not to sign an extension to his Chelsea deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Real are busy trying to sort out their managerial situation after the sack of Julen Lopetegui and installing Santiago Solari, initially as interim. A move to appoint Antonio Conte has hit a snag, while Real would have to wait until the end of the campaign to realistically stand a chance of getting either Mauricio Pochettino or Jose Mourinho. Belgium manager...

Oct132018 by JBNo Comments

Sarri reveals the one problem with Eden Hazard

Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 27-year-old is widely considered as one of the best dribblers in the world but has often been criticised for not being good enough in front of goal. And Sarri believes that Hazard has been limited because his major aim has been to have ‘fun’ on the field. ‘Hazard is immense and I don’t think even he knows how much he can still improve,’ Sarri told Corriere dello Sport. ‘I said he could end up in the tight circle of the best three or...

Oct12018 by JBNo Comments

Sarri: David Luiz was ‘confused’ under Conte

Premier League, Seria A

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 the first half of 2018 as a result of injury and a rumoured falling-out with the boss. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the Brazil international has featured in all seven Premier League matches in this campaign for Chelsea, who remain unbeaten and third in the table. "Two seasons ago, he was a protagonist," said Sarri. "Then six months ago, he was not playing, so he was a little confused. "He's direct. If he has to say ...

Sep142018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho aims dig at Klopp & Sarri with defence of Rashford

Premier League

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 Trafford for the good of his career. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The forward is stuck behind Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez in the pecking order at the club but no outfield player has featured more under Jose Mourinho than the England international since his appointment in 2016. In taking a dig at the lack of minutes given to Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Liverpool's Dominic Solanke, Mourinho fired back at his cri...

Sep72018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri reveals he found out his sack by Napoli after seeing it on TV

Premier League, Seria A

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 side lose out on the league title to all-conquering Juventus . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sarri asked for some time to consider his future but Napoli already signed Carlo Ancelotti as his replacement. Then, after a protracted legal issue, the coach was eventually released from the final two years of his contract, freeing him up to move to Chelsea. 'It's true, I found out that I wasn't the Napoli coach anymore by seeing it on te...