Maurizio Sarri is in a similar predicament to the one Pep Guardiola faced in his first season in charge of Manchester City, says Chelsea assistant coach Gianfranco Zola.
Chelsea have fallen outside the Premier League’s top four after a stuttering start to 2019, leading to increased scrutiny of Sarri’s position in charge at Stamford Bridge – despite the club still challenging for silverware on three fronts.
Sarri remained defiant about his determination to employ his preferred style of football – known as ‘Sarriball’ – despite their comprehensive 6-0 defeat against league champions Manchester City last Sunday.