Ex-striker, Zola says Chelsea got rid of Sarri too soon (Punch)

Former Chelsea striker, Gianfranco Zola believes the London club got rid of Maurizio Sarri too soon, saying they would have benefited if the Italian coach had been given more time.

Sarri departed for Juventus after one season at Stamford Bridge, having guided Chelsea to the Europa League title and third place in the Premier League.

He was replaced last week by former Chelsea midfielder and record goalscorer, Frank Lampard.

“I think the best of Maurizio’s work comes not in the first year, but more from the second year onward,” Zola, who was Sarri’s assistant, told Britain’s Talksport radio. Read more