Maurizio Sarri has backed an unprecedented joint campaign by Chelsea supporters to stamp out racism and believes it will aid the club's own work in addressing an issue that has plagued the club in recent times.
As reported by Standard Sport on Friday morning, nine Chelsea supporter groups have joined forces to urge all Blues fans to eradicate discrimination at matches.
Chelsea have been in the spotlight for such behaviour after four fans were suspended from attending games at Stamford Bridge following the abuse that Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling received there in early December.
Chelsea are also under investigation by Uefa for alleged anti-Semitic chanting during am Europa League group game away to MOL Vidi last month.
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck met fans before the club's Premier League game at Brighton in mid-December to urge them to help shine a positive light on the club, who had days before released a strongly-worded statement condemning those who had "shamed" the west London side.
And when asked about the joint venture by Blues supporters to address discriminatory behaviour by some during games, Sarri said: "Of course, I am really very happy.
"As I said in one press conference, in 99% of cases, our fans are really wonderful. Then, as in every community, there are some stupid people. We have to penalise only the stupid parts, not the other parts."
When then asked if the club needed the help of fans to stamp out racist and abusive behaviour, Sarri added: "It can help, it can help the club I think."
