After failing to update his passport Willian returned five days later than expected to pre-season and Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has just admitted he is “not happy” with that situation. Agreeing that it was a strange situation, Sarri said that he would want to have a talk with Willian about the matter.
After playing for Brazil on the World Cup Willian has been on holiday since then, following his efforts with Brazilian squad. Last Friday was the day when he should’ve to rejoin Chelsea but eventually, he came back on Wednesday so could not play a part in the Blues pre-season clash in Dublin against Arsenal.
Chelsea has another pre-season clash at Stamford Bridge with Lyon before they kick off their 2018-19 Premier League campaign on August 11 at Huddersfield Town. Willian should be starting picking up Sarri’s methods before the season starts so can properly get underway. The manager wanted as much time to spend with his key players as possible, and Willian’s late return could have been avoided.
This summer Willian has been linked with Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Manchester United but the Blues said there was nothing untoward, by remaining in constant contact about his late arrival. Sarri will be eager that he hits his top form as soon as possible since the former Shakhtar Donetsk star has been the key attacking player for Chelsea recently.