Antonio Rudiger compares the methods of the boss of Chelsea, Maurizio Sarri, to those of "teacher of school" | Football News

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Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger said that confidence was the key to resuming their fate and insisted that they continued to play for fire chief Maurizio Sarri

Antonio Rudiger compared the methods of Maurizio Sarri as a Chelsea head coach to those of a school teacher.

The future of the Italian as boss of the Blues is under surveillance after heavy losses in Bournemouth and Manchester City – the latter beating 6-0 against the worst of Chelsea in 28 years – and faces a difficult period.

The skepticism of the fans was expressed by a very pretentious criticism of "Sarri-ball" – Sarri's favors based on possession – in Monday's 2-0 loss to Manchester United in the England Cup.

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Sarri started training on match day, with German defender Rudiger downplaying the physical effects of the extra session, while admitting the psychological challenge, as Chelsea prepare for crucial matches against Malmo in the Europa League on Thursday and in the final of the Carabao Cup with Manchester City on Sunday – live Sky sports.

"It's not like we're doing box-to-box racing, it's not physical, it's just the tactical things that he likes to do," he said. Rudiger.

Antonio Rudiger says Chelsea players still play for Maurizio Sarri

"It's the same thing if you stay at school all the time to listen to someone. By the end of the day, you have to do your homework."

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Chelsea has a 2-1 lead in the first leg against Malmo in the first leg of the last 32 games but Rudiger admits the Sarri team should face a match day at Wembley on Sunday.

"First of all, let's talk about the game tomorrow [Thursday] because it is important for us to stay in this competition and fight to win it, "he added.

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Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri defended his tactical approach after a recent series of poor performances and results

"Then, Sunday, a big game against City in Wembley, it will show the truth, which will point our way this season.

"The truth in terms of tracking with opponents like City, but also Liverpool and Tottenham.

"You always play for your manager, but you want results – you want to win – no player on earth likes to have the kind of racing we've had."

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