Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has leapt to the defence of his manager following the season-ending hamstring injury that he sustained during the 3-0 win over Watford at the weekend. Kante spoke about the injury for the first time and the French World Cup winner told reporters, via an interview monitored by Goal, that his manager was blameless on the injury he sustained against the Hornets. Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri had earlier blamed himself on the 10th-minute injury sustained by one of his ever-present players this season. Deal On: … [Read more...]
Europa League: Sarri Unhappy With Napoli Exit
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has been left unhappy after Napoli were knocked out of the Europa League at the quarterfinal stage on Thursday night after their aggregate defeat at the hands of Premier League club Arsenal. Sarri talked about Napoli during his post-match press conference after his Blues team saw off Czech Republic side Slavia Prague in their Europa League quarterfinal duel on Thursday night. Maurizio Sarri has close ties with Italian Serie A giants Napoli after spending three years at the club before joining Chelsea last … [Read more...]
Sarri Made No. 1 Managerial Target At Roma
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri could take over at Italian Serie A giants AS Roma next season after he was made their number one managerial target. This is according to the publication from trusted Italian news outlet Corriere dello Sport which claimed that the Blues manager has replaced Antonio Conte as their top managerial priority this summer. AS Roma are looking for their next permanent manager following the sack of Eusebio Di Francesco. Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri is a boyhood AS Roma fan and the Italian manager is in … [Read more...]
No Chelsea Future For Midfielder – Sarri
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has told midfielder Danny Drinkwater that he has no future at the club. Italian tactician Sarri made this known during his pre-match press conference ahead of the Europa League quarterfinal tie with Czech Republic club Slavia Prague. Slavia Prague host West London giants Chelsea in the first leg of their Europa League last eight clash in Prague on Thursday night before the second leg meeting scheduled for Stamford Bridge next week. Maurizio Sarri told reporters that Danny Drinkwater is not adaptable before … [Read more...]
Hudson-Odoi Is Ready To Play More Games
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has said that young Blues winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is ready to play more first team football after his impressive form on his first Premier League start. Sarri handed Hudson-Odoi his first Premier League start against Brighton and Hove Albion and the youngster didn’t disappoint his manager. The recently capped England international provided the assist for the first goal scored by French World Cup winner Olivier Giroud in the first half before Eden Hazard and Ruben Loftus-Cheek added a second and third goal … [Read more...]
Sarri Unfazed By Hudson-Odoi Heroics For England
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has played down widespread calls for him to hand young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi a start in the Premier League in the wake of his heroics for the Three Lions of England. Callum Hudson-Odoi was given an invitation to the England squad by manager Gareth Southgate after the team was hit with several withdrawals as a result of injuries. The Chelsea youngster impressed a great deal for his country having been promoted from the junior team. Bayern Secure Bundesliga Summit Ahead Of Liverpool Clash In his … [Read more...]
Chelsea Legend Defends Sarri Against Recent Scrutiny
Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has come to the defence of Blues manager Maurizio Sarri in the face of recent criticism. In an exclusive interview with popular media portal Goal, Frank Lampard said that Maurizio Sarri is a good manager before adding that he respects his style of play. Lampard further said that the Italian tactician is a victim of his style of play known as Sarriball and that the Chelsea manager has not been blowing the trumpet of Sarriball. Ex-England international midfielder Frank Lampard knows a lot about … [Read more...]
Sarri Wants Chelsea Form To Continue After West London Derby Win
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has called for the continuation of the Blues’ good form following their latest win in the Premier League. Sarri and his players made it two successive league victories after beating hosts Fulham 2-1 at the Craven Cottage in their West London Derby clash. Chelsea have achieved a remarkable turnaround in the wake of the 6-0 thrashing they received at the hands of Premier League champions Manchester City in February. They have now scored four goals and conceded just once in the two league games played after the … [Read more...]
Sarri Keen To Drag Tottenham Into Top-four Race
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is keen to drag London rivals Tottenham Hotspur into the keenly contested race for the Premier League top four after their recent slump in form. During his pre-match press conference on Friday, Chelsea told reporters that he’s hoping that Spurs can make the race for the top four more intriguing and interesting. Tottenham Hotspur were in a three-man title race alongside Liverpool and Manchester City before two successive league defeats to Burnley and Chelsea condemned Spurs to the top-four race. Maurizio Sarri … [Read more...]
Napoli Supremo Backs Sarri For Chelsea Job
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is not in doubt that Maurizio Sarri is the best man to take Chelsea forward despite the recent run of poor results in both the Premier League and the FA Cup. De Laurentiis is certain that Sarri will make Chelsea a better team and that he loves his job to a fault. The Napoli owner spoke about Chelsea and Sarri during an interview with Sky Sports Italia. On a potential meeting with Chelsea in the Europa League, Aurelio De Laurentiis said that it would be fun to play the Blues in the final of the … [Read more...]
Sarri Situation Boosts Real Madrid Bid To Sign Eden Hazard
The situation surrounding Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri at the West London club has boosted Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid in their bid to sign star player Eden Hazard according to widespread reports emanating from the British media. The Daily Mirror claim that Eden Hazard has lost faith in Maurizio Sarri and that has prompted him to say YES to a possible summer move to Real Madrid. Hazard, 28, has always maintained that it would be difficult for him to turn down a move to Real Madrid and that it would be a dream move for him. … [Read more...]