Is it just me (as I haven’t heard much about it in the news) but is this Conte/Chelsea/Sarri situation very weird even by their standards? ;hmm
So the summary is: Conte was expected to leave at end of season Sarri was offered job to take over and waits for Conte to leave Ancelotti agreed to take over from Sarri at Napoli once he replaced Conte Conte has started pre-season training with Chelsea Conte is still expected to leave Sarri’s release clause expires shortly, meaning the original agreement with Chelsea is basically void Transfer window closes in around 5 weeks, Chelsea are unable to make signings until it is sorted
But not much has been made of it, yet I think it is amazing for a club of their supposed stature. Then there’s the Abramovich stuff.
I think it's extra weird because Sarri is still employed by Napoli but Ancelotti is now their manager and Sarri doesn't seem to have any responsibilities
I rate Scotty, Nolan & Nobes as the three most likely to succeed in management from our recent teams. With Jack Collison a possible. What do you reckon?
I think Roman has finally realised that by sacking managers reasonably regularly and paying off huge contracts, it becomes a good reason for managers wanting to be employed by him in the first place. So unlucky Antonio may have to stick it out.
Zola to Chelsea as an assistant. Might do well - from what he did with us, it's clear he's able to coach players well but maybe not deal with the larger picture.
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When we were linked with him I genuinely thought there was no chance as he wouldn't want to slum it with us. But Leeds ;hmm
If his stocks that low now that he goes to Leeds, maybe I'll alter my opinion by the time Leeds sack him after 2/3 months in charge ;hmm ;whistle
So the summary is:
Conte was expected to leave at end of season
Sarri was offered job to take over and waits for Conte to leave
Ancelotti agreed to take over from Sarri at Napoli once he replaced Conte
Conte has started pre-season training with Chelsea
Conte is still expected to leave
Sarri’s release clause expires shortly, meaning the original agreement with Chelsea is basically void
Transfer window closes in around 5 weeks, Chelsea are unable to make signings until it is sorted
But not much has been made of it, yet I think it is amazing for a club of their supposed stature. Then there’s the Abramovich stuff.
;hmm
Shame.
I think it's extra weird because Sarri is still employed by Napoli but Ancelotti is now their manager and Sarri doesn't seem to have any responsibilities
It's easy to be wise after the event. ;lol
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