JM7

Does the transfer ban increase or decrease job security for Sarri? Surely it only increases it.

Apparently the FA have been fined as well for breaching the rules. Presumably Chelsea’s argument will be that they were following the FAs rules and it will be reduced to 1 transfer window. If it’s timed right, it will be January 2020 which isn’t the disaster that it’s made out to be.

“Each of the Spanish clubs was given a two-window ban, although Real served only one after a successful appeal to CAS” Some hope that it can be reduced. As others have said, it may actually help the club sort the problems out.

“The club have the right to appeal to Fifa and then to the court of arbitration for sport (Cas). It is possible they could delay their punishment until after this summer’s window via appeals, which can be time-consuming, meaning they would be free to make signings between the beginning of June and the end of August.”

Breaking news.. ”Chelsea have been given a two-transfer window ban by FIFA for breaching rules around the transfer of minors. “ More to follow on @ESPNFC shortly Its happening...

One thing that the board are probably questioning is that Sarri was apparently “not interested in transfers” and focused on improving players. Unfortunately at the minute, none of the players have improved. I think this will go against him.

“Impression I'm getting from within the club this morning is despite the disappointment of last night, focus is on the important games ahead - starting with Europa League match against Malmo at home on Thursday.” Simon Johnson Seems Sarri will not be immently sacked. A couple of games depending on performances/results?

Are you ready for this rumour.. Former CSKA Moscow, Hull and Russia boss Leonid Slutsky is a friend of Abramovich's and could be an option. (Independent) #CFC NOOOOOO!

Chelsea have touched base with Laurent Blanc to discuss the possibility of the Frenchman replacing Maurizio Sarri. #CFC (TMW)

Tweeted by Simon Phillips: ”The Guardian believe that Maurizio Sarri will be sacked if Chelsea don’t win the Cup Final on Sunday. But the final decision will be made by Roman Abramovich.” Seems harsh to sack him after a cup final defeat.

The question the board/ Roman needs to ask themselves is - how much do the club really want attacking football? How patient are they willing to be? They haven’t really provided Sarri with the correct resources or conditions to develop it. They have done a half baked job by just providing a manager. No strategy or vision for it. Admittedly Sarri has not helped himself one bit I know I suspect that the club are not willing to be patient and when it comes to it, they would rather see winning football than attacking football. If they sack sarri then we know that they are not really fully behind it and it’s just a “nice to have” rather than “must”.

Also, I can imagine the board being so reluctant to sack sarri given that we paid €7m to release him from Napoli and we’re still negotiating Conte’s pay off.

Heard an interesting stat that 6 of the team that started all in some way or another, have their futures unclear. Hazard, Higuain, Pedro, Willian etc. Of course it doesn’t excuse the poor results and performances but it is symbolic of the current state of the squad and board decisions.

A lot of people saying his tactics are poor but never underestimate the power of a happy dressing room. If he can get these players smiling again then it might work. Would feel abit of a short term stop gap. Will probabrly never happen though.

You get the sense it’s a massive 3 games for Sarri - United, City and Spurs. I think it will be the manner of the performances that count. If we perform badly like City and Arsenal then I think he could be out. More rumours of Zidane in today’s papers. Saying he would want Hazard to stay and £200m to spend.