By Ed Elliott, Press Association Sport
Published: 22:51 BST, 2 April 2019 | Updated: 22:53 BST, 2 April 2019
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Maurizio Sarri believes he can transform Chelsea into Premier League title contenders and admits lifting silverware is the only long-term solution to appeasing disgruntled fans.
The under-fire Blues head coach has endured a difficult first season in English football and was subjected to chants of 'we want Sarri out' from unhappy travelling supporters at Cardiff on Sunday.
Sarri's possession-based style of play - dubbed 'Sarri-ball' - has not proved popular at Stamford Bridge but he feels his players are struggling to implement it, rather than there being flaws in his tactics.
Maurizio Sarri thinks lifting silverware is the only long-term solution to appeasing Chelsea fans
Chelsea stars were put through their paces at Cobham before playing Brighton on Wednesday
Davide Zappacosta, Gonzalo Higuain, Pedro, David Luiz and Emerson pictured warming up
Sarri has struggled to win the affections of Chelsea fans during his first season in charge
He has no intention of ditching the game plan and, given time, is confident he can win around the fanbase and bring success back to the six-time English champions.
'I know only one way (of satisfying supporters) - we have to win matches. We have to try to win a trophy. I know only this way,' he said.
'I think that, in the future, we will be able to
