DBasia.news – The Premier League-set schedule for Chelsea made the manager, Maurizio Sarri, wonder in amazement. In fact, Sarri is ready to cut his salary so that his team’s schedule can be fixed.
Chelsea will face West Ham in the Premier League 2018-2019 match on Monday (8/4). The match will take place at the headquarters of the Blues, Stamford Bridge.
Of course, this schedule made Maurizio Sarri upset. Not without reason, Chelsea will face Slavia Prague in the Europa League three days later.
Moreover, after that Chelsea will meet Liverpool. The series of matches is crucial for the Blues to ensure their escape to the Champions League the following season.
Maurizio Sarri also assessed that salaries were nothing compared to a messy schedule. Sarri feels the Premier League is not friendly with teams playing in Europe.
“Of course I am willing to accept salary deductions to get a friendly schedule. Salaries are not very important for me at this time,” Maurizio Sarri said.
“I think it’s important for Chelsea to have fun. They have to work without working hard. For me, this is not a work. I don’t understand the Premier League schedule.”
“I am confused why Chelsea should play on Monday. This is strange. In my opinion, the Premier League can be more helpful for the English team playing in Europe,” Maurizio Sarri continued.
Maurizio Sarri comparing the conditions in Serie A. According to him, in Italy, teams playing in Europe will play on Friday or ask to play Monday when playing in the Europa League.