Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has asked to leave the club, according to multiple reports in the English and Italian media.
The Italian is said to be aware of interest from Juventus and is also believed to be keen to return to Italy for family reasons.
Some fans are frustrated by the turnover of managers at Stamford Bridge:
What is wrong with us? I don't see a manager out there who would join us with a transfer bam and would do a better job. We now have to learn a completely different philosophy again and we will be without Hazard.
— Daniel Evans (@Daniel_Evans56) 31 May 2019
Love him or hate him but under the circumstances what Sarri has achieved is nothing short of a miracle. Would have been interesting to see how he would do with no transfer ban, a full pre-season and support from the board…
— Bingo (@rockley70) 1 June 2019
IMO. Sarri deserves another season with Chelsea. He has this fighting spirit that he keeps trying his best to lead the team to better results.
— yewwah(cool) Singapore johnny (@harmony2828) 31 May 2019
Stability is something Chelsea will never have…. it's hard understanding the decision making of this club, mostly there are no explanations too
— Chase (@PeterCl49275264) 31 May 2019
Because he didn't it find the proper backing from our disgraceful board
— Blue (@alaa_cfc) 31 May 2019
Regardless of the fact Chelsea are run terribly, our fans are spoilt brats and the squad is in the worst nick it’s been in the Roman era (with a transfer ban)
If Sarri is wanted by Juventus, that is a massive upgrade on what he’s working with now. I’d be off as well.— Robert Inglis (@RInglis_47) 1 June 2019
While others are not disappointed to see Sarri leaving:
He wasnt enjoying the pressure. Ring someone who really wants it… time for Lampard and Terry to come back home.
— Daniel Toro (@danieltoro1984) 1 June 2019
Can he can take Higuain back with him?
— Charlie (@CharlieR1984) 31 May 2019
— 2 bowls of shreddies (@TwoBowls) 1 June 2019
Frank Lampard is the likeliest candidate to take over at Chelsea if Sarri’s departure is confirmed in the coming days.
The club will also consider other managers but the Blues’ transfer ban may make it difficult to persuade others into joining the London club.
Lampard has done an excellent job during his first season in management. He guided Derby County to the Championship playoff finals using a number of young players in his starting eleven, including two Chelsea loanees in Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori.
