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Maurizio Sarri opens up on his departure from Chelsea - as Italian coach reveals why he left Stamford Bridge after just one season

Former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has reflected on his departure from the club after just one season.

Sarri, 65, is a hugely respected Italian coach who has led 18 different clubs in his homeland, but his one-season spell at Chelsea remains his only assignment abroad.

The 65-year-old took over the Blues in July 2018, replacing Antonio Conte, but departed at the end of the 2018-19 campaign following less than a year in the role.

Sarri guided Chelsea to a third place finish, while they won the Europa League and lost on penalties to Man City in the Carabao Cup final - in a game that is most remembered for Kepa Arrizabalaga refusing his manager's instructions to come off for Willy Caballero before the shootout.