Sarri Lays Down Strategic Plan to Steer His Longterm Chelsea Stay Amid Storm

Maurizio Sarri maintains a run of positive results can give him a long-term future as Chelsea head coach.

Owner Roman Abramovich is not renowned for his patience and the humiliating losses to Bournemouth and Manchester City , followed by the negative reaction of the fans during Monday’s FA Cup exit to Manchester United , could result in Sarri’s departure.

Sarri’s future could be determined by Thursday’s Europa League last-32 second leg with Malmo – they hold a 2-1 first-leg advantage – and Sunday’s Carabao Cup final with City.

“We need to win three, four matches in a row. It’s the only solution,” Sarri said.

“I can understand very well the frustration of our fans. Because they are used to winning. Now we are in trouble, so I can understand very well.

“There isn’t another way. We can only have good performances and results.”

Sarri says he has not spoken to Abramovich or director Marina Granovskaia this week.

“I have to think that I will be the manager of Chelsea for a long time, otherwise I cannot work,” he added.