Abramovich speaks to Zola 'more than me' cos his English is better - Sarri reveals

From Left: Chelsea Assistant Manager Gianfranco Zola, Chairman Roman Abramovich and Manager Maurizio Sarri - Getty

Maurizio Sarri has revealed that
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich talks to assistant Gianfranco Zola about club matters more than him.


Sarri, who joined as manager last July, made the Chelsea legend part of his backroom staff after replacing Antonio Conte at the helm.

Billionaire Abramovich has not attended a game all season and this has put his commitment to the club in doubt alongside whether he likes the job Manager Sarri is doing.

However, Sarri isn't worried and said: “He (Abramovich) has some problems now, but he is involved with the club, with the team.

“How much contact do I have with him? (He speaks to) Zola more than me because Zola speaks English better than me, of course.

“He is the owner, and so he is able to influence the technical staff, the club, the players, everything I think."