Maurizio Sarri appears to have picked up a bizarre new superstition during his time as Chelsea manager this season.The Italian was spotted scratching his balls in a press conference after Sundays 3-0 win over Watfordwhen he was asked by a journalist about the top four.
Getty1Subito dopo la partita e poco prima della matematica qualificazione in Champions League arrivata anche la prima toccata di palle del Comandante in terra albionica.#milestone pic.twitter.com/WNaNsyzu6T— Sarrismo (@sarrismofficial) May 5, 2019It is known as grattarsi le palle in Italy, which translates as scratch your balls, and is the equivalent of touching wood for luck.The bizarre ritual appears to have paid dividends for the club as a top four finish is now secure, while the Blues still have the chance of winning the Europa League.Sarri is known for being a very superstitious individual, with one of his quirks having a haircut after every defeat.
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