Aftermath of Everton-Loss: Abramovich may sack Sarri during the international break

From Left: Maurizio Sarri (Chelsea Manager) and Roman Abramovich (Chelsea Chairman) - Getty

Following a disappointing first season in charge, Maurizio Sarri who is Chelsea Manager is understood to be under pressure in West London.


The Blues are struggling to make it to the top four in the Premier League and may go trophyless this season, unless they win the Europa League.

Maurizio Sarri, former Italian Side Napoli Manager, was only appointed back in the summer, when Chelsea paid £4.4m to acquire him.

Abramovich also sacked Antonio Conte at an estimated cost of £9m.

The Chelsea Chairman may now use the international break as space to sack Sarri and bring in a new manager.

The pressure on Manager Maurizio Sarri heightened after the 2 - 0 loss against Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday.

After the game, Sarri was asked what happened in the second half, he answered: "I don't know and the players don't know what happened in the second half."

"I cannot explain it. We played the best first half in the season and we could have scored four or five and then suddenly we stopped playing.
"It's very strange and we stopped to defend and counter attack.

"The problem was mental on the pitch, so the system and the tactics are not important.
"It wasn't about motivation because we started very well. We have to play eight matches now and we have to fight for our possibilities."

Sarri himself has already admitted he is struggling to motivate his players.