Following Sunday’s 6-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City, Maurizio Sarri has been subject to an inquest at Chelsea.
However, it is becoming swiftly apparent that the answer to the club’s problems lies deeper than the manager.
The Telegraph has released a report highlighting the west London club’s biggest ongoing issues.
Chelsea players unhappy with Sarri’s changes
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 30: Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea reacts on the touchline during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea FC at Vitality Stadium on January 29, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Since the start of 2019, Chelsea have endured arguably the most turbulent period since the start of Roman Abramovich’s reign. The Blues suffered their heaviest defeat in 28 years over the weekend, which followed successive away defeats to Arsenal and AFC Bournemouth.
The Italian’s relationship with his players has been seriously strained and the Telegraph have highlighted how this has happened.
According to the report, Sarri biggest challenge at Stamford Bridge is overcoming the player-power at the club.
One of Sarri’s key issue has been his reluctance to find a plan B and he has spoken about his refusal to change his methods.
The Blues’ players have grown bored this and are overwhelmed by the tactical information which the 60-year-old is feeding them.
His decisions to start training at...