sport news Maurizio Sarri backs his Chelsea players to overcome exhaustion

'You risk to arrive to this moment of the season really very tired': Maurizio Sarri backs his Chelsea players to overcome exhaustion and qualify for next season's Champions League Chelsea, sixth in the Premier League, beat top-four rivals Tottenham in midweek Victory over Fulham on Sunday would keep the Blues in striking distance of third The 60-year-old’s top-four hopes could hinge on their European adventures

By Dan Ludlam For The Mail On Sunday

Published: 23:21 GMT, 2 March 2019 | Updated: 23:21 GMT, 2 March 2019

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Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has backed his players to overcome exhaustion to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

Chelsea, sixth in the Premier League, made a much-needed return to form in midweek, beating top-four rivals Tottenham.

The victory was welcome relief for Sarri, already under scrutiny before Kepa Arrizabalaga’s refusal to be substituted during the Carabao Cup final last Sunday.

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