Chelsea prepare for life under new manager Sarri in Australia

Chelsea players have backed new manager Maurizio Sarri's plan for a more fluid and attacking brand of football starting with Monday's pre-season friendly against Perth Glory in Australia.

Sarri, who was appointed on a three-year deal following Antonio Conte's sacking last week, said he didn't know what to expect from his new side in their first outing under him.

"We started only four days ago. So I hope to do the best. But I don't know how is our best at the moment," Sarri told reporters in Perth on Friday.

Sarri has vowed to bring flowing football to Chelsea, and that's music to the ears of Spanish international midfielder Cesc Fabregas.

"It's a way of football that I believe in, that I really like, that I grew up in this system," Fabregas said.

"For the type of player like myself, we can take a lot of advantage."
"Everyone loves him -- the fans, the club, the players, and we need him. He knows that."
"It's going to be our first game of the pre-season and of course we'll try to play a good game to show the fans."