Chelsea boss Sarri was furious when Blues goalkeeper Kepa refused to be substituted after needing treatment in the closing stages of Sunday's League Cup final against Manchester City. "What he has to do now is to make sure Kepa knows that he was in the wrong," former Chelsea star Pat Nevin said. Letting Kepa get away with such insubordination would be a huge gamble, even though Blues defender David Luiz insists Chelsea's stars still respect Sarri. It is even more frustrating for Sarri as Chelsea's dismal run started just after they showed signs of a revival by beating Tottenham in the League Cup semi-final. With Chelsea already three points adrift of fourth place, another defeat could be the end for the Sarri era after less than a season.

Source: Daily Nation February 26, 2019 03:56 UTC