sport news Sarri: It's EASIER to reach Champions League final than final

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri makes incredible claim that it's EASIER to reach the Champions League final than EFL Cup final Chelsea are battling on two fronts to qualify for next season's Champions League But Maurizio Sarri insists 'people give the (competition) too much importance' Chelsea boss believes the knockout format means teams need luck to do well 'The ball goes in off a post or out and you qualify or are eliminated,' Sarri said 

By Daniel Matthews For Mailonline

Published: 09:08 BST, 22 April 2019 | Updated: 09:12 BST, 22 April 2019

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Maurizio Sarri has made the sensational claim that it's harder for teams to reach the final of the League Cup than the Champions League.

Chelsea are currently locked in a battle for the top four alongside Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham , with Monday's clash against Burnley offering the Blues the chance to move up to third.

Victory would take Sarri's side into pole position to secure a spot in next season's Champions League with only a few weeks of the season remaining.

Maurizio Sarri claims it's harder to reach the final of the EFL Cup than the Champions League

Maurizio Sarri claims it's harder to reach the final of the EFL Cup than the Champions League

Chelsea, who were beaten by Manchester City in the EFL Cup earlier final this season, can still win silverware with victory in the Europa League.

They face Frankfurt in the last four and know going all the way would also guarantee them a spot

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