Maurizio Sarri is still the right manager compared to other Chelsea managers

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has faced a great deal of criticism, but stats are showing that he is doing a good enough job to stay.

With uncertainty skyrocketing, a reasonable outcome would incline towards Tottenham and Arsenal qualifying for precious fourth spot. Both, Manchester United and Chelsea are constantly struggling to put forth a convincing show.

A glance at the top six clubs shows how extravagant the journey has been. Tottenham, on the other hand has not spent a single penny in the last two transfer windows. Bearing that, only three clubs have primed so far with a constant managerial structure. It seems that they are not looking to make any hefty changes in that regard. Arsenal, Manchester United are seeing out the transformation period under their new coaches. Therefore, it is Maurizio Sarri who needs to make an impact.

But, is he that incompetent at his job? The answer is no. Does he warrant a chance next year? Certainly yes.

Statistics suggest that Sarri-ball is still effective in Europe. The regular and quick possession for an aggressive and speedy attack comes unexpectedly and seems to unsettle many European clubs. It could be said that they have not fared against any big clubs of Europe, but that may seem like a hypocritical argument to find a fault.

Out of 12, Sarri’s team has won 11 and drawn one, scored 30 goals at an average of 2.65 goals per game while conceding merely seven times. No semifinalist has a better record than the Blues. So what is happening in the Premier League?

If Chelsea’s last nine seasons are analyzed, then Sarri has done a marvelous job so far. Passes, passes per match and passing accuracy has set a new bar and are at their highest in nine years. As of now, Chelsea have completed 24,000 passes, 2736 = more than the previous record. 666.67 passes per match for this season beats the earlier achievement of 559.58. Incredibly, passing accuracy has shot up by four percent and currently stands at 88%.

It is not just the midfield; the defense has also shown some discipline. For the first time since 2010/11, the Blues have not conceded any own goals. The defensive line has shown maturity as they have not got any red cards. The last time this happened was in the 2016/2017 season.

Moving on to yellow cards and the Blues stand second, for offside third, and for fouls fourth. Amazingly, the Blues have hit the woodwork 21 times, the highest in the league and a personal best for Chelsea, even when the strikers have not been at their best. Sarri’s tactics have won Chelsea five penalties this year and thus making it to third place.

For losses, clean sheets, goals per match and goals concede, Sarri grabs the fifth spot. Those stats are applaudable as many legendary coaches like Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti have already managed the club.

Regardless of whatever happens now, the upcoming months for Chelsea are going to be toughest in their history. They are set to lose their best player and even the owner’s future is in chaos. To make it worse is the transfer ban and with only two wins away from Europa league, that competition might be the only way to secure their spot in Champions league.