Luiz insists Chelsea stars still believe in Sarri

LONDON: Chelsea defender David Luiz insists there has been no dressing room revolt against manager Maurizio Sarri’s tactics despite a 6-0 mauling at Manchester City last weekend.

Sarri has been criticised for refusing to adapt his style, even on the road against the best opponents. The Blues bounced back by beating Malmo 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday, but tougher tests lie in wait with the visit of Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday followed by a reunion with City in the League Cup final on February 24. “Yes, (we have an) amazing future,” Luiz told reporters after victory in Sweden.

“We have had many meetings already asking if someone doesn’t believe. “Nobody said anything. It’s because everyone believes.” The humiliating nature of Chelsea’s heaviest ever Premier League defeat raised serious questions over former Napoli coach Sarri’s future just eight months into a three-year contract. But Luiz believes the Italian needs time to implement his ideas just as City boss Pep Guardiola and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp did early in their time in England.