Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is still adapting to the Premier League but will not compromise on his style of play, much like Pep Guardiola did at Manchester City when he first arrived in England, the London club’s assistant Coach Gianfranco Zola, said. Chelsea are currently sixth in the standings with the squad struggling to adapt to Sarri’s style of play, but Zola pointed out that Guardiola also refused to change his style at City, who have improved since his trophyless debut season. “But we don’t change the way we see football and what is good for this club, because otherwise, we’re nothing,” Zola told reporters ahead of Monday’s FA Cup clash against Manchester United. The London side faces United in the FA Cup on Monday, host Malmo in the Europa League last-32 second leg on Thursday. The FA Cup defending Champions, then head to Wembley for the League Cup final against Manchester City before meeting Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League three days later.

Source: Punch February 18, 2019 12:51 UTC