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Chelsea news: Sarri looks stern as Hazard and co train – did you see who got clattered?
CHELSEA players were not holding back in training as they geared up to take on Huddersfield Town.
Eden Hazard and his Chelsea team-mates were hard at work in training on Friday afternoon as they prepared to take on Huddersfield Town.
Maurizio Sarri’s men face the Terriers looking to make amends for a humbling 4-0 defeat to Bournemouth in midweek.
The Blues boss was reportedly fuming with his players and sparked a dressing room showdown after the final whistle.
Star man Eden Hazard is said to have ‘answered back’ to Sarri following the capitulation, increasing speculation that the pressure is mounting on the Italian manager.
And Sarri did not seem too happy as he put his players through their paces at Cobham ahead of their Premier League meeting with relegation-threatened Huddersfield.
The 60-year-old was photographed looking intense as he barked instructions to Hazard and co as they ran through some drills.
Hazard himself appeared relaxed as he showed off his close control, although one Chelsea player was definitely pumped up to win back Sarri’s favour.
Gary Cahill was pictured crashing into N’Golo Kante with a forceful challenge that is sure to make Blues fans wince.
The centre-back is out of favour under Sarri and has played just 21 minutes of Premier League action so far this season.
The England defender was linked with a move to Fulham during the January transfer window but appears ready to stay at Stamford Bridge and fight for his place.
However, Chelsea supporters will surely wish he saves some of his crunching tackles for the opposition – as opposed to his team-mates.
Sarri’s side are fifth in the Premier League ahead of their match with Huddersfield, level on points with Arsenal but trailing on goals scored.