Maurizio Sarri: if my Chelsea future hinges on winning final, sack me now

22 May 2019 01:46
• Sarri expects talks with Chelsea after Europa League final• Manager linked with Serie A return but ‘happy’ at clubMaurizio Sarri would rather be sacked immediately than have his future at Chelsea hinge upon the result of next Wednesday’s Europa League final, with the Italian under the impression he will hold talks with the club’s hierarchy in the aftermath of their meeting with Arsenal.The head coach is only 10 months into a two-year contract, which includes an option for a third year, worth £5m-a-season but has found his position under constant scrutiny despite steering Chelsea to a third-place finish in the Premier League, the Carabao Cup final and a place in next term’s Champions League. His relationship has been strained with a vocal section of a sceptical fan-base, unimpressed at the style of football the team have played, and he has admitted his contact with the owner, Roman Abramovich, has been fleeting. Related: Amnesty: Don’t let Azerbaijan hide human rights abuses behind football Related: Christian Pulisic: ‘There’s a champion mentality at Chelsea’ | Dominic Fifield Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian