Ross Barkley insisted "good times are ahead" as he backed Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri amid growing pressure, highlighting Pep Guardiola's early struggles at Manchester City.
Sarri's Chelsea future has been brought into question ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup final against City following three defeats in six matches in all competitions.
Chelsea have dropped down to sixth in the Premier League, while their FA Cup defence was ended in the fifth round by Manchester United amid criticism over Sarri's style of play.
Barkley, however, leapt to the defence of Sarri – who has been linked with a return to Italy via Serie A outfit Roma.