Why Chelsea's defensive issues are here to stay 

#1 Part of the process

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The footballing philosophies of both Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola are quite similar to Maurizio Sarri. From experience in the country, it's clear that the adaption of a high press and expansive style of football in England takes its time. For Jurgen Klopp, it took more than two years to have a backline that could be trusted.

While Manchester City's record-breaking season is fresh in everyone's mind, the struggles Pep Guardiola had in his first year must not be forgotten. The Citizens conceded four goals to both Leicester and Everton away from home. Do not be surprised if Chelsea face a few similar results in Sarri's early days.

However, the key for Chelsea fans and owner is patience. In the cruelest way possible, the Stamford Bride faithful have learned how unsustainable success built on defensive football is. The need for a cultural revolution at the club is apparent to one and all. Everyone around Chelsea must be ready to go through the hard part of the process.

If given time and patience, Chelsea could reap rewards from Sarri's work for a long period of time. Ultimately, the Blue's fan must remember, he did get it right at Napoli. So far positives have been a lot more than the negatives and the minor scare against Arsenal must not take the focus away from that.