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Maurizio Sarri and Antonio Rudiger Rule Chelsea Out of Premier League Title Race

Chelsea face an "impossible" task of catching Liverpool in the race for the Premier League title, according to manager Maurizio Sarri.

The Italian spoke after the Blues were beaten 1-0 by Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, a result leaving Chelsea 11 points adrift of the Reds.

Liam Twomey

Sarri: “As we said from the beginning of the season, it’s impossible for us to fight for the PL. Liverpool for us, in this moment, is not important” #cfc

Sarri's admission of defeat has been echoed by centre-back Antonio Rudiger, who dubbed losing to the Foxes a "disaster" and proof Chelsea don't have the credentials to win a third title in five seasons.