Maurizio’s star wars

NAPOLI are blocking Maurizio Sarri’s release by insisting he doesn’t return for any of their players.

That is one sticking point over Sarri’s appointment at Chelsea as Antonio Conte’s replacement – the Serie A big hitters don’t want to lose any of their first-team squad as well as the manager.

Kalidou Koulibaly has long been on the target list of the Stamford Bridge club, but rumours have surfaced that Manchester United are now interested in the £50million-rated defender.

Napoli are also resigned to losing Jorginho to Manchester City for £45m and can ill afford to lose any more of their stars.