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Chelsea boss Sarri coy over captaincy plans

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri admits he may not name a permanent captain this season.

Cesar Azpilicueta assumed the captain's armband on Thursday night for the Europa League win at PAOK but Sarri still will not confirm his permanent Chelsea skipper.

Asked whether Azpilicueta was now his permanent captain, the 59-year-old Italian said: "I don't remember who was the captain at the beginning of the game. Who was the captain? Willian.

"And in the second part, Azpilicueta. I don't know. I don't remember. I understand that in England it is important. For me it is not so important.

"I have my idea. I want to speak to the players and I want to speak to my club. It was not possible this week. Maybe it will be possible in the next week."

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