Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri insists he has had no contact from Roman Abramovich since 6-0 Manchester City humiliation

Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri insists he has had no contact from Roman Abramovich since 6-0 Manchester City humiliation
Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich did not contact him following Sunday’s humiliating 6-0 loss at Manchester City.The Blues’ 4-0 defeat at Bournemouth last month was Chelsea’s worst since September 1996, until City inflicted further embarrassment on Sarri’s side, who suffered their biggest defeat in 28 years.3

Maurizio Sarri was speaking prior to Chelsea’s Europa League game at Malmo

After the Etihad Stadium setback, Sarri said in an interview with an Italian broadcaster that he “never” speaks to Abramovich, an owner not renowned for his patience.Speaking ahead of Thursday’s Europa League last-32 first leg with Malmo in Sweden, Sarri insisted his comments had been mistranslated when asked if he had spoken to Abramovich.“No, not this week – not in the last three weeks,” Sarri said.“It depends on the president, I think.3

Sergio Aguero and his teammates battered the Bleus

“I didn’t say never. Not very often, but not never. The interview was in Italian and in Italian I am better than you.“I’d like to speak with somebody in the club, not necessarily the owner. I usually speak with Marina [Granovskaia, the director] and for me it’s enough.”There has been plenty of discussion with his players.A 50-minute dressing room inquest followed the loss at Bournemouth on January 30, with an hour-long conversation held on Monday at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground.Sarri has been critical of his players’ motivation, especially after the loss at Arsenal.Getty3

Roman Abramovich has not been at Stamford Bridge in recent times

He insisted motivation was not the issue at City, but the problem was psychological.He added: “In my opinion, the last game was not a problem of motivation.“We were not able to react to the first difficulty during the match because, in the first four or five minutes, we started well.“Then, after the first goal, we were not able to react. So the problem is different.“But it’s always a mind problem, a mental problem, so we need to solve them.”

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Fans responsible for causing trouble in Portugal ahead of England's Nations League semi-final have been labelled an 'embarrassment to the team' by the Football Association. There was trouble in Porto for a second consecutive night as riot police clashed with fans.
England fans clash with police in Portugal ahead of Nations
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England football fans and police have clashed in Portugal ahead of Thursday's Nations League semi-final against the Netherlands. Video on social media showed police, holding batons and riot shields, chasing supporters as Portugal's semi-final against Switzerland was screened in a fan zone in the centre of Porto.
England fans clash with police in Portugal ahead of Nations

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And Liverpool have now confirmed Gomez won't return until 2019. Liverpool said in a statement: "Liverpool can confirm Joe Gomez sustained a fracture to the lower left leg during the 3-1 win at
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Adrian Durham launches extraordinary attack on Arsenal after

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Chinese firm Shandong Luneng 'weighing up takeover bid' for crisis club Bolton that could mean a return to the dug-out for Sam Allardyce. Chinese electrical company Shandong Luneng 'considering
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Transfer news and football gossip: Chelsea, Liverpool and Man United stars still wanted by Real Madrid, Tottenham to 'spend £150m' this summer, Diego Costa in trouble with Atletico Madrid.
Chelsea, Liverpool and Man United stars still wanted by Real

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Darren Ferguson appointed Peterborough United boss hours after Posh part company with Steve Evans Written by: fpnews Posted on: January 26, 2019 Peterborough have announced the appointment of Darren Ferguson as manager until the end of the season hours after Steve Evans resigned from the position.
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Struggling League One side Rochdale have sacked manager Keith Hill and his assistant Chris Beech following a run of four consecutive defeats. Hill was in his second spell in charge at Spotland
Rochdale sack manager Keith Hill with club facing relegation

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Luis Suarez should be fit to take part in Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final tie against Manchester United despite injuring his ankle at the weekend. Suarez, 32, was substituted in the dying moments of Barca's 4-1 LaLiga defeat of Real Betis on Sunday evening due to injury, having earlier scored the club's third goal of the game.
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He'd be going to Louisville. Also, why would Louisville even want to hire Odom if it can get Brohm? He's a much better coach. Look at what he's done with the Boilermakers and then look at what Odom has down at Missouri. Clearly, Brohm has the better resume. Plus, he actually played at Louisville. It seems like the perfect fit.

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Brighton stars spotted 'out on the town for THREE nights in a

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The football authorities across Europe felt this would fatally undermine the footballing economy and remove the incentive for clubs to invest in developing players. The summer transfer window opened on 16 May 2019 and closes at 17:00 BST on 8 August. See more. 2019 summer transfers 2019 January transfers 2018 summer transfers 2018 January transfers

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NOT THERE YET The Red Devils are firmly in the hunt for a Champions League place and knocked Paris Saint-Germain out of Europe on Wednesday Dietmar Hamann believes Manchester United are still 'lagging behind' Manchester City and Liverpool, despite their upturn in form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Liverpool legend Dietmar Hamann insists Manchester United are
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NOT THERE YET The Red Devils are firmly in the hunt for a Champions League place and knocked Paris Saint-Germain out of Europe on Wednesday Dietmar Hamann believes Manchester United are still 'lagging behind' Manchester City and Liverpool, despite their upturn in form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Liverpool legend Dietmar Hamann insists Manchester United are

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Paris Saint-Germain have injury concerns over Kylian Mbappe and Neymar ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with Liverpool next week. The duo were substituted with injuries while playing for France and Brazil respectively on Tuesday.

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