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MAURIZIO SARRI has said he can be the man to finally bring the fun back to Chelsea, in his first interview since replacing Antonio Conte. The Italian chief, 59, is hoping to carry on his exciting Napoli mentality after taking over at Stamford Bridge last week. Getty Maurizio Sarri has revealed he wants to bring the fun back to Chelsea Ex-Serie A man Sarri is already being seen a beacon of hope amongst Blues supporters after the drudgery of 2017-18 under Conte. During his first-ever Chelsea press conference, Sarri revealed: "I think with one or two adjustment we can try to play my football. "First of all, I want to enjoy myself. The players have to enjoy themselves and the fans can enjoy the team. "I am here for football. I am here for Chelsea. London is a wonderful city but I am here for Chelsea. It’s 100 per cent hard work, 90 per cent fun. Getty Maurizio Sarri has waxed lyrical about new Blues signing Jorginho "It’s impossible in my job to promise something else...

VIBRANT, attacking football from a manager who asks no questions and cannot stand being involved in transfer negotiations. Could there be a more perfect description for the man Roman Abramovich has hired to lead Chelsea? CIRO DE LUCA Maurizio Sarri is the ideal replacement for Antonio Conte at Chelsea The Blues owner has finally found Antonio Conte's replacement, and there is no better man for the job than Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri. Conte remained popular with the fans throughout his time at Stamford Bridge, following his title win in 2017. But like so many managers before him, Conte was unable to maintain a decent working relationship with the board, reportedly being forced to work with players he didn't ask for. AFP - Getty Maurizio Sarri is a maverick who will bring some colour to English football Getty - Contributor Chelsea have already snapped up Jorginho, who will be crucial to Sarri's playing style AFP Napoli's front three: Lorenzo Inisgne, Dries Mertens, Jo...

GOODBYE to a workaholic, hello to a chain-smoking jazz fan who unwinds by reading crime novels. Maurizio Sarri is Italian like the man he is replacing Antonio Conte and both have a similarly driven approach on the training ground. AFP - Getty Maurizio Sarri puffs away but his main problem after moving from Napoli to Stamford Bridge might be the no-smoking rule But the latest in a long line of Chelsea managers is considered far more politically aware and sophisticated, even if he tends to pace up and down the dugout with a plastic fag hanging out of his mouth during matches. The biggest problem he is going to encounter with Chelsea is the fact that Stamford Bridge is a no smoking stadium. Gianluca Motti of Gazetta dello Sport is part of The Italian media who have explored every aspect of Sarri’s life, both professional and personal, and believe he will be the man to get Chelsea’s dressing room pulling with the manager instead of pushing against him. That was Conte’s downfall. Taking on...

CHELSEA want new boss Maurizio Sarri to be their Sir Alex Ferguson and guide them to long-term success. The West London giants officially announced the appointment of Sarri, 59, today and are hoping he's in it for the long haul. Getty - Contributor Maurizio Sarri has been officially announced as Chelsea's new boss The chain-smoking Italian boss put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the Blues, and they're hoping that will be the start of a beautiful relationship. In fact, Chelsea want Sarri to be their Fergie, according to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport. During their early meetings, Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia reportedly told the former Napoli boss they want him to have a long tenure like the legendary Scot. Ferguson managed Manchester United for 26 years from 1986 to 2013, winning the Champions League twice, 13 league titles and five FA Cups. Getty - Contributor Chain-smoking Italian manager Sarri put pen to paper on a three-year deal Getty - Contribu...