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Maurizio Sarri Dismisses Roma Rumours, Says Chelsea Risk 'Disaster' vs. Man City

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has played down rumours he's being courted by AS Roma and laughed off suggestions he's been in contact with director Franco Baldini.

The Blues chief also admitted his side could be at risk of disaster in Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Manchester City unless they improve quickly.

A 3-0 second-leg win over Malmo on Thursday evening was enough to see Chelsea progress into the UEFA Europa League round of 16 as 5-1 winners on aggregate. Sarri was in good spirits after their third win in six games and laughed off the Roma rumours when speaking to BT Sport (h/t MailOnline):

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"I read something about a dinner with Franco Baldini, but I think he's in South Africa, so it's very difficult to have dinner with him.