There is no doubt that Chelsea has had a poor season so far. The blues started the season on a right note and even went 12 matches unbeaten with Sarri famous for his Sarri-ball going on to become a darling to many Chelsea Fans.
Fast Foward, Chelsea’s season is in tatters with fans now angry with Sarri. They have even called for his sack and have lately mocked his tactics.
Sarri on the other hand feels that the situation has been blown out of proportion and has questioned why Chelsea are being so heavily criticised, comparing their season favourably to that of rivals Arsenal.
A 3-0 victory over Malmo on Thursday saw Sarri’s side move into the Europa League last 16 thanks to a 5-1 aggregate win.
But the Italian is still under enormous pressure ahead of Chelsea’s meeting with Manchester City in the EFL Cup final on Sunday.
Sarri said it was unusual his side were getting so much criticism compared to Arsenal, who have the same number of points in the Premier League and also reached the last 16 in the Europa League.
“I keep hearing people praise Arsenal’s season, but they are not in the EFL Cup final, they have the same points as us in the Premier League and reached the last 16 of the Europa League just like us,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
“I don’t understand why people act as if our season is so negative and Arsenal’s is impressive.
“It’s true there have been many ups and downs, including some deep lows, but considering it’s my first season in a new league and environment, I think that’s acceptable.
“I did take over a team that finished fifth, not one that won the championship.”