Sarri vows to stick with back four

Maurizio Sarri says there is no chance Chelsea will play with three central defenders while he is in charge.

The Blues played with three centre-backs prior to Sarri replacing Antonio Conte as boss.

They have won both their games under Sarri, who has nevertheless admitted that they have looked vulnerable at the back.

However, the former Napoli boss, known in Italy for his attacking style and emphasis on pressing high up the pitch, insists Chelsea will continue to play with a back four.

“I am not able to play with five defenders,” he said.

“Why? Because we are trying to defend by looking only at the ball. In this way if I defend with five defenders I lose immediately metres on the pitch.

“So I am not able to do it. I tried five years ago but it’s not my way.”

Meanwhile, Sarri has insisted that Ruben Loftus-Cheek will not be leaving Chelsea on loan.