If my future depends on Europa League final, then I want to go now – Sarri
Maurizio Sarri’s future at Chelsea may be up in the air, but the Italian insists it does not hinge on winning next week’s Europa League final.
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Sarri to discuss Chelsea future after Europa League final
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri will discuss his future with the club following the Europa League final against Arsenal as he wants “to know if they are happy” with him.
Amnesty: Don’t let Azerbaijan hide its human rights abuses behind football
Amnesty International has increased the pressure on European football’s governing body UEFA by saying Azerbaijan must not be allowed to “sportswash its appalling human rights record” by staging high-profile football matches.
Arsenal plan UEFA meeting over Henrikh Mkhitaryan absence in Europa League final
Arsenal plan to meet with UEFA to express their fury after Henrikh Mkhitaryan decided against playing in the Europa League final over security fears.
Emery respects Mkhitaryan decision but calls it ‘bad news’ for Arsenal
Unai Emery respects the “personal” nature of Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s decision not to play in the Europa League final but concedes it is “bad news” for his Arsenal side.
Giroud signs new Chelsea deal
Olivier Giroud has given Chelsea a boost by signing a new one-year contract for next season ahead of next week’s Europa League final.
Loftus-Cheek ‘more confused than sad’ over Achilles injury
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has revealed his “confusion” at the prospect of facing as long as a year sidelined after Achilles surgery.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek injury dampens Chelsea’s 3-0 win over New England Revolution
Maurizio Sarri’s pre-match worries appeared to become a reality during Chelsea’s 3-0 friendly win over New England Revolution after Ruben Loftus-Cheek limped off with a suspected ankle injury.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek hails Kepa Arrizabalaga following keeper’s penalty redemption
Ruben Loftus-Cheek believes Kepa Arrizabalaga completed his redemption from penalty villain to spot-kick hero to spur Chelsea to the Europa League final.
Loftus-Cheek defends Sarri over substitution in Europa League semi-final win
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has moved to reassure Chelsea fans Maurizio Sarri was right to substitute him in the Europa League semi-final scrap with Eintracht Frankfurt.
Arsenal worried Mkhitaryan may be forced to miss Europa League final in Baku
Arsenal admit they are “hugely concerned” about playmaker Henrikh Mkhitaryan potentially missing the Europa League final against Chelsea because of the continuing tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan.