Sarri But Not Sarri Thread

[Fernando 6,484]

Just now, Jason said:

People keep on blaming the players...maybe the question should be, why has a manager not gotten a proper hold over this squad? It's ironic that people complain we lack leaders, characters etc like in the past but then think this leader-less, character-less team can turn it on against the manager. If Sarri has the squad under control, that incident earlier wouldn't have happened the way it did. 

Because no manager in the past has. 

If Mourinho and Conte couldn't, no one will. 

Well maybe simeone but that's a different story. 

[Jase 43,479]

Just now, Fernando said:

Because no manager in the past has. 

If Mourinho and Conte couldn't, no one will. 

Well maybe simeone but that's a different story. 

People can't complain about Mourinho's and Conte's combustible management style and then later moan if/when players have some sort of reaction against it. 

[Fernando 6,484]

1 minute ago, Mana said:

But does this include Jorginho? Because he is just as bad as the rest. And who brought Jorginho in to the club?

It makes you wonder...a bit though. Does Willian and Alonso behind closed doors force Sarri to choose them or something?

Who cares about who he chooses, we always have those debate with any manager. Every manager we had always chose a player we dislike.

But the overall problem of how the team can turn on and off is the issue. 

[Tomo 21,733]

Just seen it again, it appears he was having a go at Caballero because as he was punching the chair and walking towards the tunnel Willy was walking back down with his arms out as in to say "what have I done?".

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

Today didnt fill me with any more confidence that he has total backing of the team.  I think they played better today because they arent being overloaded with his tactical instructions, and played a system theyve played many a time, even prior Sarri.  They knew what to do.   Wednesday we will be back to turgid shite again unless he plays a similar kind of game as today

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

I dont buy the "misunderstanding" story.  the physios told him he was ok to continue apparently, so explain the attempt to rage at Kepa when Rudiger had to hold him back, during the penalty huddle?

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

2 minutes ago, Tomo said:

Just seen it again, it appears he was having a go at Caballero because as he was punching the chair and walking towards the tunnel Willy was walking back down with his arms out as in to say "what have I done?".

because willy wanted to come in...

[communicate 2,703]

Good game plan. False 9 gave us better stability at the back. Barkley and RLC gave us physical presence in midfield. CHO replaced tired Pedro and provided good threat on the right. 

 

[communicate 2,703]

Hopefully, he can build on this performance. CHO and RLC has shown that both are ready to be part of our rotation. And Emerson will definitely replace Alonso unless he is too tired

[Kajo 176]

15 minutes ago, Mana said:

Azpi.

Yeah I've seen him in post match interview and he said he was on other side of the pitch... just walk over mate.

[Laylabelle 9,381]

No one deemed to try and help in anyway. Not sure what they could done tried and calmed him.. Someone spoken but nope. 

Out of all the clubs.. It had to be us!! 

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

Sarri seems a nice bloke, possibly with a good football head on his shoulders.   But we aren't the club for him to show that.

You kind of hope it'd work, after he has shown today (albeit not totally on his own accord imo) that he will adapt given the chance.  but that Kepa incident just smacked of someone giving the manager a big FUCK YOU on global Tv.   

wouldn't be surprised if Kepa knows Sarri is off and gives zero fucks

[Jase 43,479]

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2019/2/24/kepa-arrizabalaga-explains-his-refusal-of-maurizio-sarri-s-subst?cardIndex=0-0

‘First of all, I have to say it was misunderstood,’ said the goalkeeper. ‘In no moment was it my intention to disobey, or anything like that with the boss. Just that it was misunderstood, because I had been attended to by the medics twice, and he thought that I wasn’t in condition to continue. It was two or three minutes of confusion until the medics got to the bench, and they explained everything well.

‘This was nothing to do with the problems I had this week, with [hamstring] it wasn’t that. And, well, it was misunderstood. Because he thought I couldn’t continue, and - fundamentally - I was trying to say that physically I was fine.

‘I know if you see it from outside, I don’t know how it went out, it is not the best image. I have spoken with the boss. I think it was misunderstood. I understand that on television, on social media, they’re talking about this but I am here to explain it, to say that it wasn’t my intention to go against the manager. We have spoken now, and I was only trying to say I’m fine. He thought I wasn’t fine.

‘I don’t think it has to be the major act of this final. I understand we played a good level against one of the best teams in the world. We were close to winning, obviously we’re sad that we didn’t, and I think the team needs to continue playing like this, because today we’ve shown we can compete against the best teams. Among the negatives, we have to take the positives.’

[Blue Armour 4,311]

Moving on from the match,..

I really wish the board/Sarri had invested in a full-back and possible a better CB. Especially since it was known that we were shifting to a back 4.

Emerson might be able to do a job for now, but we probably need something better for later seasons.

[Jype 6,398]

A lot of fuss about something that wouldn't even have been significant if it wasn't for Sarri's reaction to it all. It's not like he was refusing to come off for a tactical sub, just a lack of communication or understanding. If Sarri had just accepted Kepa's okay, nothing would have happened.

Happens almost every week that a player goes down for treatment and a substitution is being readied, only for it to be called off when the player signals they're okey to continue. Now Sarri made a mess of it, things got heated and now the media are going on and on about it being "player power at Chelsea". Don't remember reading anything about player power at Spurs when Lloris refused to be substituted, and he was actually concussed at the time for fucks sake.

I blame three parties equally for all this:

1) Sarri for his unnecessary tantrum

2) Kepa for not going near the technical area to clear things up with the coaching staff and tell them he was feeling fine, instead he just waved his hands around and did nothing. Also that wink to the cameras was really unneeded and only fuel to the fire for the media. 

3) Azpilicueta for disappearing when the team needed their captain to help sorting it out.

 

Other than the drama with the keeper I can only applaud the team and Sarri for their efforts today. It wasn't enough to get the trophy today but the players really fought hard for it and Sarri at last showed some tactical flexibility and made substitutions that actually impacted the game. If it wasn't overshadowed by the circus acts near the end, I'd give today a solid 9/10 despite the loss on penalties because it actually gives hope for other big games under Sarri.

[Midlands-Blue 5]

Player power has been a problem at the club for some time, this is just another example of it.

Concerning that other members of the coaching staff didn't try very hard to get Kepa off the field... Is Zola going to play the Di Matteo role and will Zola take over until the end of the season? who knows. There were plenty of staff and players there who could have got the message across Kepa if it was a language issue though.

A disappointing end to what was an impressive performance today, expect to see an apology put out from Kepa, maybe drop him for a couple of games and then stick him back in.

To be honest though, even if the players are not behind the manager I would have expected them to give it a good go today like they did, after all it was a cup final, something that can go on the CV, everyone wants to win a trophy.

Looking forward to seeing if we can start playing like we did today in the league again.

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

I reckon it was a pre planned sub by Sarri for Willy's penalty saving ability.  No misunderstanding. Otherwise explain Rudiger having to hold Sarri back from ranting at Kepa before the pens were taken.  Face saving exercise.  If Kepa starts v Spurs, then its been dealt with internally. If Kepa's hamstring is suddenly playing up so he misses out... says it all

 

Cynical bastard that i am

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

9 minutes ago, Midlands-Blue said:

Player power has been a problem at the club for some time, this is just another example of it.

Concerning that other members of the coaching staff didn't try very hard to get Kepa off the field... Is Zola going to play the Di Matteo role and will Zola take over until the end of the season? who knows. There were plenty of staff and players there who could have got the message across Kepa if it was a language issue though.

A disappointing end to what was an impressive performance today, expect to see an apology put out from Kepa, maybe drop him for a couple of games and then stick him back in.

To be honest though, even if the players are not behind the manager I would have expected them to give it a good go today like they did, after all it was a cup final, something that can go on the CV, everyone wants to win a trophy.

Looking forward to seeing if we can start playing like we did today in the league again.

Same.  Suspect today was a one off though.