Ranking every Chelsea manager of the Roman Abramovich era from worst to best 

#5 Maurizio Sarri (2018-19)

Chelsea v Arsenal - UEFA Europa League Final

The latest victim of Roman Abramovich’s ruthless reign did a much better job than most Chelsea fans or members of the media were willing to give him, which is one of the main reasons he happily returned to Italy to manage Juventus.

The expectation had been high for Maurizio Sarri, as it is with every manager, in the hopes he could implement his infamous ‘Sarri Ball’ at the club. However, his refusal to play youth and his lack of an option B in terms of tactics quickly turned the fans against him.

But despite those issues, Sarri managed to have a successful first season in England, guiding Chelsea back to a Champions League position with a third-place finish and winning the Europa League in the same season.

Sarri also managed to take the club to a League Cup final, only to lose out on penalties to Manchester City. However, he wasn’t given a chance to develop and kick on, but his one season was an impressive one.

Winning over 61% of his games in charge, taking the club to two cup finals and earning a Champions League spot, it will always remain a big 'what if' in regards to how far Sarri could have taken the club.