Maurizio Sarri has revealed hes been surprised by Chelseas brilliant start to the season and admits he expected to struggle at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues are undefeated in their first ten Premier League matches under the Italian and have progressed to the quarter-finals in the Carabao Cup as well as topping their Europa League group.
Sarri has transformed Chelseas play from their two years under Antonio Conte, with the former Napoli boss favouring a more possession-based approach.
The Italian knew the task ahead of him before joining Stamford Bridge and, given he had so little time with the squad following his late appointment, Sarri says hes shocked at how well things have gone so far.
No, no, said Sarri, asked if he expected such a fine start.
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Because in every experience that I have had before joining Chelsea I was in trouble in the first two months.
I thought that it would be the same here. I think that here I was lucky that the players were able to win without a very good level of tactical organisation.
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Few would back against Chelsea extending their unbeaten run against Crystal Palace at home on Sunday.
Sarri revealed star man Eden Hazard is fit to feature against the Eagles but suggested he could only play 40 minutes or so off the bench due to a back problem.
MORE: Romelu Lukaku feels let down by Jose Mourinho after being dropped for Everton clash
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Maurizio Sarri has revealed hes been surprised by Chelseas brilliant start to the season and admits he expected to struggle at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues are undefeated in their first ten Premier League matches under the Italian and have progressed to the quarter-finals in the Carabao Cup as well as topping their Europa League group.
Sarri has transformed Chelseas play from their two years under Antonio Conte, with the former Napoli boss favouring a more possession-based approach.
The Italian knew the task ahead of him before joining Stamford Bridge and, given he had so little time with the squad following his late appointment, Sarri says hes shocked at how well things have gone so far.
No, no, said Sarri, asked if he expected such a fine start.
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Because in every experience that I have had before joining Chelsea I was in trouble in the first two months.
I thought that it would be the same here. I think that here I was lucky that the players were able to win without a very good level of tactical organisation.
More: Chelsea FC
Few would back against Chelsea extending their unbeaten run against Crystal Palace at home on Sunday.
Sarri revealed star man Eden Hazard is fit to feature against the Eagles but suggested he could only play 40 minutes or so off the bench due to a back problem.
MORE: Romelu Lukaku feels let down by Jose Mourinho after being dropped for Everton clash
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