Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola has said club chief Maurizio Sarri was offended after he was reportedly called a "s--t Italian" by the Burnley bench prior to being sent off in their 2-2 draw on Monday night.
Sarri was sent to the stands after addressing referee Kevin Friend late on at Stamford Bridge. Zola took over media duties for the post-match press conference after the Blues dropped points and explained Sarri's frustration prevented him from appearing, via Omnisport:
Omnisport"I think he's been offended." #CFC assistant Gianfranco Zola explained why Maurizio Sarri skipped his news conference.