The popular opinion is that Maurizio Sarri’s days are numbered. ‘Inconsistent’ and ‘boring’ are two words widely used by frustrated fans whilst describing Sarriball. However, on Sunday, Sarri showed a different side to his demeanour.<\/p>\n
It’s become commonplace on social media that Chelsea<\/a> fans have had enough of the Italian’s brand of football. Sarri-ball was welcomed by fans when the 60-year-old arrived to take over the hot-seat at SW6 last summer. Seven months on, Sarri-ball has become hated by many, with even its biggest advocates sitting firmly on the fence.<\/p>\n The much-maligned Blues boss has spoken time and again about the lack of application shown by his players with regards to his tactics.\u00a0Jorginho<\/a> is the midfield cog that is supposed to make everything happen. However, it simply isn’t working, with cries of a return to the centre of midfield for N’Golo Kante<\/a> being a major gripe amongst fans of the West London club.<\/p>\n No Plan B is another topic of conversation down the Fulham Road. Time and again the Italian has stuck by his guns with a streak of stubbornness to his approach.<\/p>\n Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Wolves<\/a> was a frustrating afternoon for those of a blue persuasion. The starting line-up left Chelsea fans in a state of deja vu; a line-up devoid of major changes to that they’ve seen week in week out in the Premier League.<\/p>\n However, as the game turned against them, Sarri, for the first time this season, made some positive changes. The introduction of Ruben Loftus-Cheek<\/a> and\u00a0 Callum Hudson-Odoi gave fans a timely lift. With Willian<\/a> replacing Jorginho shortly afterwards came a change of system.<\/p>\n Within five minutes, Loftus-Cheek had created two chances and had an effort on goal. Hudson-Odoi was, in all honesty, less effective, but did offer width – something sadly lacking for Chelsea this season.<\/p>\n In the end, it took a late Eden Hazard<\/a> strike to rescue a point, but the fact Sarri made significant changes to his tactics is a huge plus for the Italian to prolong his stay in West London.<\/p>\n It’s Chelsea’s lack of a goal scorer that has cost them dearly this season. Gonzalo Higuain<\/a> has only been at the club for a short time. The Argentine has shown flashes of what he can offer, but consistency is the key.<\/p>\n The midfield is also very short of goals. Long gone are the days of Frank Lampard<\/a> arriving in the box and scoring 20+ goals per season, or Michael Essien<\/a> smashing in a long-range screamer.<\/p>\n It’s difficult to have patience with Maurizio Sarri. However, the one thing that is obvious for all to see is that the players don’t fit his system. A fully fit Loftus-Cheek would make a huge impact, and the recent regular inclusion of Emerson<\/a> and Andreas Christensen<\/a> shows Sarri is looking more at the depth of the squad he has at his disposal.<\/p>\n Throughout the squad there are areas that need addressing for Maurizio Sarri to flourish at Stamford Bridge. No matter what you think of the 60-year-old, it’s the squad that needs changing, not necessarily the manager.<\/p>\n Main Photo<\/p>\n <\/p>\nA Change For The Better<\/h2>\n
Lack of Goals<\/h2>\n
Patience is a Virtue<\/h2>\n