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Which Chelsea players would ask to leave if Sarri stays
Which Chelsea players would ask to leave if Sarri stays
Simon Johnson of the Evening Standard wrote this article today[1] about the potential managers likely to take over should Chelsea sack Maurizio Sarri, something they claim is being considered by the club. Part of the reason they give for his future being in question is that players in the Stamford Bridge dressing room are considering wanting […]
Juventus make managerial decision that may affect Chelsea’s summer business
Juventus make managerial decision that may affect Chelsea’s…
Juventus probably parted with Massimiliano Allegri without having a definite plan as to who comes in as a replacement and now their next choice could affect Chelsea’s summer business. The Sun[1] reports that after approaches to Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino failed, Juventus have turned their attention toward Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri whose future at […]
Why Chelsea hierarchy may be tempted to dump project Sarri for “safer” alternative
Why Chelsea hierarchy may be tempted to dump project Sarri…
A year ago, plenty of publications were linking Max Allegri with the Chelsea job that was about to become vacant. Catalan paper Sport, for example[1], here says that the former Juve coach was “close” to joining us. In the end he stayed in Turin and we signed up Maurizio Sarri from Juve’s rivals Napoli. But […]
Chelsea ready to cut their losses and resist spending £30m on Argentina striker next summer
Chelsea ready to cut their losses and resist spending £30m…
Chelsea will refuse to sign Gonzalo Higuain on a permanent contract for £30 million next summer when his loan deal expires. Higuain will be sent back to Juventus next summer as Chelsea resist the request by Maurizio Sarri to make the deal for his favored striker permanent. He has scored five times in 21 games for […]
Jorginho was not Chelsea’s third best player this season
Jorginho was not Chelsea’s third best player this season
Nizaar Kinsella of Goal.com[1] has just published his list of the 3 best Chelsea players this season, and there’s one rather surprising entry. We don’t even have to scroll to the bottom of the page to know that Eden Hazard is number one, and understandably N’Golo Kante is second, in a season where he lost […]
“Another door that could open” – Chelsea linked with uninspiring Hazard replacement
“Another door that could open” – Chelsea linked with…
Chelsea have been linked with all manner of players now that it looks like Eden Hazard is leaving, but this has to be one of the least inspiring. The Blues should be looking at top tier players if they want to even come close to replicating what the Belgian has done over the course of […]
Chelsea backed in Europa League final by multiple Champions League winner
Chelsea backed in Europa League final by multiple Champions…
Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has nailed his colours to the mast and said that he hopes the Blues win the Europa League final. We’re taking on Arsenal in Baku later this month, with the Gunners having knocked out Ancelotti’s Napoli team en route to the final. Ancelotti has connections at the Bridge, as a […]
How Chelsea’s starting eleven proves what Maurizio Sarri has learnt this season
How Chelsea’s starting eleven proves what Maurizio Sarri…
Chelsea’s starting eleven to face Leicester City this afternoon has proven just how much Maurizio Sarri has learnt during his debut season as our manager. Though he achieved plenty at Napoli, one of Sarri’s frequent criticisms was that he didn’t rotate his side as often as he should. We fast came to see for ourselves […]
Maurizio Sarri surprise link to Roma may make sense for all parties
Maurizio Sarri surprise link to Roma may make sense for…
The Daily Telegraph[1] are reporting that Roma are going to offer Maurizio Sarri an exit from Chelsea. It’s a little surprising to hear, given that he’s only been at Stamford Bridge for a year, but when you consider the context, it makes sense. The Italian has done what he’s been asked, in delivering Champions League football […]
Sarri “unlikely” to stay at Chelsea because of “frustration about training and tactics” says tabloid
Sarri “unlikely” to stay at Chelsea because of “frustration…
In the wake of Chelsea confirming their Champions League place, The Daily Mail[1] are today reporting that manager Maurizio Sarri is still “unlikely” to be our manager next season. His ultimate goal for this term was to close the gap on Man City and to get us back into Europe’s top competition. He’s done that […]