Gonzalo Higuain is “not in shape” and needs to regain his best physical condition before he makes an impact for Chelsea, Maurizio Sarri has said. Sarri substituted Higuain for Olivier Giroud to the fury of the travelling Chelsea supporters in the 65th minute of Wednesday’s shock 4-0 defeat to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, the […]
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Maurizio Sarri admitted his Chelsea players could not explain the reason for their second-half collapse against Bournemouth during a lengthy post-match inquest in the away dressing room at the Vitality Stadium. Four second-half goals condemned Chelsea to a 4-0 defeat — their worst in the Premier League since 1996 — and Sarri took the unusual […]
Eden Hazard has brushed off Maurizio Sarri’s claim he is more an individual than a leader and said he doesn’t care about the Chelsea coach’s comments. Sarri criticised Hazard after Chelsea’s limp 2-0 defeat to Arsenal last week and made a remarkable claim that some players are “extremely difficult to motivate.” “I’m not focused on […]
Chelsea star Eden Hazard laughed off criticism from boss Maurizio Sarri after his goal helped to edge Tottenham out of a place in the EFL Cup final. Sarri questioned his players’ mentality and appetite for the battle after going down 2-0 to Arsenal in the Premier League at the weekend – words that certainly seemed […]
Maurizio Sarri said that Alvaro Morata forced Chelsea into the January transfer market for a new striker by saying that he wanted to leave the club. Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain arrived in England on Wednesday to complete an initial six-month loan move to replace Morata, who is expected to join Atletico Madrid on loan until […]
Maurizio Sarri said that Alvaro Morata forced Chelsea into the January transfer market for a new striker by saying that he wanted to leave the club. Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain arrived in England on Wednesday to complete an initial six-month loan move to replace Morata, who is expected to join Atletico Madrid on loan until […]
Maurizio Sarri has praised Eden Hazard’s qualities as a great footballer, but says that the Chelsea star is ‘not a leader’. “He’s more of an individual player than a leader,” Sarri said. “He’s very important for us, of course, because he’s a great player. He can win a match in two minutes, sometimes one minute. […]
Maurizio Sarri held a meeting with his Chelsea players at Cobham on Monday after accusing them of being “extremely difficult to motivate” following their 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, sources have confirmed to ESPN FC.Speaking in his native Italian in his postmatch news conference via a translator, Sarri said his team will never be known for […]
Maurizio Sarri has slammed his Chelsea players following their 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, stating that that his players are ‘very difficult to motivate’. Chelsea’s backline started frantically at the Emirates, conceding possession on numerous occasions before they were made to pay by Alexandre Lacazette’s fine finish from a tight angle. A little bit of luck […]
The Italian will remain a definite starter until the Blues acquire a suitable second option at the base of midfield, according to the coach Maurizio Sarri will avoid resting a tiring Jorginho because he believes Chelsea are not ready for the tactical change the midfielder’s absence would force. Italy international Jorginho has started all but […]
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