News about Maurizio Sarri

Gary Cahill reveals bizarre drill Maurizio Sarri made his Chelsea players do before EVERY match and claims 'very superstitious' boss 'blew his mind'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 17, 2024
Sarri managed Chelsea for the 2018-19 season, leading them to third in the Premier League and lifting the Europa League with a 4-1 win over Arsenal before leaving for Juventus. In his final season with the club and suffering from persistent injuries, Cahill saw his involvement slashed to eight games and was rather mocking of 'boring' Sarri in a chat with John Obi Mikel's 'One One' podcast .

Revealed: The staggering amount of money Chelsea have spent on managers since 2000 as Enzo Maresca becomes the fourth most-expensive coaching acquisition of all-time

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 4, 2024
The significant amount of money Chelsea have spent on bringing in managers since 2000 has been revealed. The Blues appointed Enzo Maresca on Monday as they poached the Italian coach from Leicester after he led the Foxes to the Championship title. Maresca becomes the 19th manager to lead Chelsea since the turn of the century, with several big names have stepped into the hot seat at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal 'offer Jorginho new contract and he is expected to sign it' - with veteran midfielder's current deal expiring in June

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 30, 2024
Arsenal want to reward Jorginho (left) for his importance and have offered him fresh terms, which he is expected to agree to. He signed his existing contract in January 2023 when he joined the club for £12million from Chelsea. At 32, he shows every sign of still being a top-level midfielder and has managed 35 appearances this season.

As the LaLiga giants braces for a major summer makeover, a former Chelsea star will leave Barcelona on a free' after an injury-plagued season

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 1, 2024
In the midst of a back injury that kept him on the sidelines for three months, the 33-year-old hasn't had a lot of game time this season. In his debut campaign for Barca, he made 37 appearances after moving from Stamford Bridge in 2022 as they claimed the LaLiga title. However, with manager Xavi set to leave this summer, there is likely to be some turnover of the squad at the end of the season.

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EURO 2024: Your rundown of ALL the 24 nations in Germany this summer, the groups and players to watch out for - and which team could spring a surprise?

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 27, 2024
The latest international break may be over, but the narratives and discussions surrounding various national teams are only likely to rise in the run-up to Euro 2024. The 24 teams that will be competing in Germany this summer have been confirmed at the conclusion of Tuesday's play-off finals. Among the bookies' favorites to win the tournament are France, England, Germany, and Portugal, which will begin in Munich on June 14th.

Maurizio Sarri, the Portuguese boss, was rejected to take over at Nottingham Forest from Nuno Espirito Santo.' THREEMONTHS after the Portuguese boss succeeded Steve Cooper

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 26, 2024
According to rumors, Maurizio Sarri may have been hired as Nottingham Forest manager a few days after he resigned as Lazio's head coach.' After his side suffered a fourth straight loss in all competitions to Udinese on March 11, the 65-year-old walked away from his role at the Serie A club. The Eagles reportedly accepted his resignation due to his 'complicated' relationship with club president Claudio Lotito, with his team falling to ninth place in the Italian top-light and being knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich. Although the club's results haven't improved, it is also expected that the team will have 'parted ways with the Italian later today.'

Chelsea have had 10 managers since Carlo Ancelotti in 2011 and ALL of them will be out of work this summer! What has happened to Jose Mourinho to Andre Villas-Boas?

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 13, 2024
Rafa Benitez and Maurizio Sarri joined the ever-growing list of former Chelsea executives to lose their positions this week. Celta Vigo reported on Tuesday that they had fired Benitez after less than a year as boss, although Sarri resigned from his Lazio duties. As a result, Chelsea's last ten permanent managers will now be without a job come July.

After the ex-Chelsea boss suffered four straight losses, Lazio's Reigns from his job, the Serie A side finished ninth in the standings

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 12, 2024
After his team's fourth straight loss to Udinese, former Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is said to have resigned from his position at Lazio. In a Serie A clash on Monday, Lazio lost 2-1 for their 12th game in a row out of 28 games, leaving the team ninth in the table. Sarri has walked away from his position after the new setback to their campaign, according to SportMediaSet, a Sun newspaper.

The match between Italy and Spain's top-16 champions is being played out in Napoli and Barcelona, and losing one of football's most coveted basket cases will push the game's downward spiral even higher

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 21, 2024
PETE JENSON: The Champions League last-16 sets two of football's top basket-case clubs face each other tonight. And with neither party able to consider the implications of an early departure from Europe, the stakes have risen notably over any other knockout game at this point. Last season, Barcelona and Napoli both won their leagues, but the trend has been downward ever since. And if anyone is knocked out, the descent will only get steeper and more rapid. This was supposed to be the match when the losing team fired their coach, but Napoli had already dismantled that story but had to find their firing and recruiting early.

Eden Hazard admits that he didn't like being under Chelsea, but admits that the coach was able to bring the best out of him

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 19, 2024
Eden Hazard has told the boss that he doesn't like working under pressure at Chelsea. Hazard competed for Chelsea between 2012 and 2019 and enjoyed a lot of success. The winger appeared under several different bosses, including Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Rafa Benitez, Maurizio Sarri, Roberto Di Matteo, and Guus Hiddink. Despite his struggles with the boss in question, Hazard revealed that despite his struggles with him, the coach was also the one who brought the best out of him during his time at Stamford Bridge.

Bayern Munich: Thomas Tuchel is under mounting pressure after Dayotecano is dismissed, with Harry Kane also having another rough night

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 14, 2024
Bayern was unable to find the breakthrough they aspired against a Lazio team that was well-organized by Maurizio Sarri. Harry Kane had a handful of snap chances, but it was generally ineffective against an obdurate Roman defense.

PLAYER RATINGS: Harry Kane's nightmare week with Bayern Munich continues, Dayot Upamecano costs his team the game, and Leroy Sane is one of the only lights on a miserable night

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 14, 2024
Bayern was unable to find the breakthrough they hoped against a resolute Lazio team, who were well coordinated by Maurizio Sarri. After another poor showing and result, Harry Kane's night was tense, and Thomas Tuchel's pressure is building on him. Bayern's right wing was on display, but they have a lot to work on before the second leg in Germany in March.

ULTIMATE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST-16 GUIDE: Your rundown of ALL the remaining teams, how they got here and the players to watch out for ahead of TODAY's draw

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 18, 2023
The final Champions League group stage is now complete and dumped, and those who are strong enough to progress to the knockout stages will soon know who they are facing in the round of 16. Newcastle, who lost by 2-1 to AC Milan on Wednesday, was heartbreaking for the city, with Borussia Dortmund and PSG advancing from their group. Manchester City, the reigning European champions, cruised to a stunning six wins out of six, with RB Leipzig joining them in the next round. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich were among Europe's top movers, although PSV and Copenhagen have a few surprise packages. But what can we expect of the draw and the teams in the last 16? Mail Sport has the inside scoop on each of the participating teams, as well as their key names and danger ratings, as well as information about their key players and danger ratings.

Eden Hazard escorted Maurizio Sarri CRAZY at Chelsea for a specific reason in preparation, according to Gianfranco Zola, but the Belgian insists he was 'always present in the Blues' most crucial moments' during the season

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 6, 2023
Eden Hazard used to make Maurizio Sarri 'crazy' when he was Chelsea boss, according to Gianfranco Zola. Zola, the blues' assistant, served in Sarri's one season as the club finished third in the Premier League and won the Europa League in 2018. Hazard was essential to Chelsea this year, scoring 21 goals in all competitions, with his form earning him a record-breaking move to Real Madrid for a fee increasing to £130 million.

And Lazio's head coach, Maurizio Sarri, is at a loss to explain Lazio's woes, as the head coach is stumped by his workload ahead of the Celtic match

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 28, 2023
'I was positive this was my fault, I would have left.' Maurizio Sarri's remarks may not tell the whole story about Lazio's poor state ahead of Celtic's visit, but they do give a good outline. Following one of his worst performances to date, the former Chelsea boss is facing more outspoken critics than ever before.

Francesco Camarda, an AC Milan teenager, becomes Italy's youngest-ever debutant, Maurizio Sarri's Lazio's Lazio's Lazio's Lazio's Lazio's Lazio's tactics fail again... but Napoli's Under Walter Mazzarri's Lazio's tactics crumble, with Napoli's Walter Mazzarri's debutante. WE LEARNED IN SERIE A TENDER

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 27, 2023
Inter Milan reclaimed their position in Serie A after drawing with Juventus. ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Serie A football returned from international break with a bucket load of goals. It was also a welcome return to form for AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who made a critical stoppage time save to deny Fiorentina at the San Siro. Mail Sport delves into all the latest Italian top-flight action with ten things we learned in Serie A.

After the humiliating Serie A loss to rock bottom Salernitana, Marzio Sarri warns he might step down as Lazio's boss after a humiliating loss of form

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 26, 2023
After losing a humiliating loss at bottom-of-the-table Salernitana, leaving them well off the pace in Serie A, Maurizio Sarri cast doubt on his Lazio future. Chelsea boss Terry Jones couldn't mask his annoyance after Lazio's 2-1 loss on Saturday, which left the club in 10th place and seven points off the top four. 'I knew that I was the issue,' Sarri, who is in his third season as the head coach, said.

When asked whether he'd like to work in Saudi Arabia, Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri responds with a sarcastic answer

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 23, 2023
When asked if he'd like to work in Saudi Arabia, Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri gave a comedic reply. Saudi Pro League clubs have been busy recruiting high-profile players, coaches, and directors. Since leading the team to a second-place finish in Serie A last season, Lazio boss Sarri is on their radar.

After Roma's tense derby draw against Lazio, Jose Mourinho takes aim at the former Chelsea star by naming him a "fantastic diver."

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 13, 2023
During a tense derby draw with Lazio, Roma boss Jose Mourinho has sluggishly chastised one of his former Chelsea players for diving. In a match marred by a string of clashes between the two teams, the Derby della Capitale finished goalless on Sunday, delaying the game entirely. In the derby, eight yellow cards were shown, with Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri among those banned for protesting opposition.

THE EURO FILES: Kylian Mbappe is costly, divisive, and would jeopardize Real Madrid's harmony, but don't expect him to be in for his second Los Blancos this summer

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 11, 2023
PETE JENSON: We can take 'Madrid' out of any signing Mbappe' as seriously as the reports about him being 'primed to announce him every day,' last summer and the summer before that. But it does seem that the Paris Saint-Germain forward, who will be 25 next month, will no longer be identified as a king and will not be paid by Qatar.

Napoli 1-2 Lazio: Rudi Garcia's defending champions suffer first loss of the season as Daichi Kamada nets winner after Piotr Zielinski cancelled Luis Alberto's superb opener

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 2, 2023
After losing 2-1 by Lazio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Napoli suffered their first Serie A loss of the season. Through Luis ALberto's super flick inside the box from a Felipe Anderson cross, Lazio took the lead on the half-hour mark. Napoli returned to action just two minutes later, with Piotr Zielinski striking the bottom corner with a strong kick from the box's edge.

ULTIMATE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GUIDE: Your rundown of ALL the 32 teams in this year's group stage, the pots they're in and the players to watch out for ahead of TODAY's draw

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 31, 2023
For the first time in history, Manchester City threwsted the Champions League trophy into the air for the first time in history, but the competition has slowed back down again, with the group stage set to begin next month. The very best clubs in European football will eagerly await the outcome of the draw in Monaco on Thursday evening, with the glitz and glam of the occasion's glitter firing the starting pistol at the final. For the group stage draw, 32 teams will be seeded into four pots as usual. They will then be divided into eight teams of four players. The first set of fixtures will begin on September 19/20, later than last season due to a World Cup break, but no World Cup qualifier will be held in February and March. Mail Sport has the inside scoop on all of the participants in the tournament, which will begin at 5 p.m. UK time, as well as the identification of their key players and danger ratings.

THINGS WE LEARNED from Serie A this weekend as Liverpool flop Arthur Melo is reborn at Fiorentina, Olivier Giroud's immortality makes him a diamond in attack for Milan - but its one disaster after another for Maurizio Sarri's Lazio

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 29, 2023
ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Another tense weekend of Serie A action has thrown up a slew of talking points. Jose Mourinho's fragility is a big worry, but Fiorentina has found the way to reel Arthur Melo's potential out of him, who suffered during a loan spell at Liverpool. A young striker at Genoa is stealing a lot of attention, but Olivier Giroud, the league's elder statesman, is proving that age is just a number for AC Milan. ALVISE CAGNAZZO of Mail Sport leads us through ten things we learned from Serie A over the weekend.

Serie A is back! With top clubs making moves in Italy, the new players to watch as club football returns in Italy

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 19, 2023
ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Every year, the number of new players in the league has risen dramatically due to the increasing number of international players who want to play in Europe's best selling league. Many clubs have taken a gamble on a number of young players this season, rather than just the present, whether it's on the pitch or from a financial standpoint. Others have invested in what they believe to be a natural performer.