Maurizio Sarri believes Chelsea “deserve” to win the Europa League at the conclusion of what has threatened to be such a difficult season. The pressure is easing on their manager after they secured a top-four finish in the Premier League just days before Thursday’s semi-final victory over Eintracht Frankfurt ensured their passage to the Europa League final against Arsenal. Chelsea players celebrate winning the penalty shoot out (Tim Goode/PA)Sarri’s team could finish the season back in the Champions League and with a major trophy having lost in the League Cup final to Manchester City and after their unconvincing performances regularly suggested his job was at risk. “There is no preparation for penalties because you can kick very well in the training ground and then the pressure is different. The Chelsea players were anxious, shouting at each other and the Chelsea fans were nervous.

Source: Irish Examiner May 09, 2019 23:26 UTC