Maurizio Sarri insists "mistakes" in his past do not accurately represent his character and will not overshadow his tenure at Chelsea.
The new Blues boss faced the media for the first time on Wednesday and answered questions over a number of controversies during his coaching career in Italy.
Further criticism followed earlier this year when he insulted a female journalist, but the former Perugia and Empoli coach claims past comments are not indicative of his views.