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Will Antonino Conte still be walking out of the tunnel at Stamford Bridge next season? It is anybody's guess. According to some reports, Luis Enrique is set to be appointed as the new manager in the coming days.
Previously, the Spaniard had been linked to the Arsenal post but the Gunners have appointed Unai Emery as the club's new head coach.
Maurizio Sarri is another manager who could take over from Conte if the latter leaves his job. However, it seems like things have not progressed well and he is unlikely to become the next manager of Chelsea.
Chelsea has yet to make any official signing. After their lackluster season, the London club will play in Europe's second-tier competition next season.
In Conte's first season, he clinched the Premier League trophy. A year later, their form stumbled and the players struggled to make an impact in many of the competitions.
Certain players have been linked to a move away from England as they are wanted by overseas rivals.
If the price is right, the Chelsea board may let some of them go, and sign cheaper replacements in the summer. Here is a look at three players who could leave the club.
#3 Thibaut Courtois
The goalkeeper has been heavily linked to a move away from Stamford Bridge. For years, Real Madrid has wanted to sign the Belgian international and this time, the Spanish club could realize the dream.
Amid the speculation involved, Chelsea is said to be looking out for Alisson Becker and Jan Oblak as replacements. This has fueled the possibility that Courtois could be leaving this summer.
His move is likely to be dependent on his performance at the World Cup. In Petr Cech's final days at the London club, the young Belgian had established himself as the first choice keeper ahead of the Czech international.
Besides, he is firmly regarded as one of the best in his role in the Premier League. The 26 year old is excellent at shot stopping and has superb ball distribution skill.
The lack of Champions League action next season could be one of the many reasons that clubs will be able to lure him away from Chelsea.
He has also refused to sign a new contract with his current one expiring at the end of next season. The Blues are unlikely to be willing to allow their keeper to run down his contract and ultimately leave for free.
If they have to bid goodbye to Courtois, the club will surely seek an opportunity to get the best price while they still can.
#2 David Luiz
The Brazilian played for Chelsea for the second time in his career. His first span lasted three years before he joined French Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain. Conte signed him in 2016 on a three-year deal.
Luiz made his way into the PFA Team of the Year after winning the EPL with his club. However, he soon saw his play time limited in the 2017-18 season.
Things became worse for him when he was left out of the Brazil World Cup squad. The 31-year-old was rumored to be on the verge of leaving Chelsea in January, but ultimately no move was made.
His deal expires at the end of next summer and there is a possibility that Chelsea would run down his contract.
Carlo Ancelotti, Napoli's newly appointed manager, is said to be keen on signing Luiz. He had been a player under Ancelotti when the Italian was in charge of the English club. Since Conte welcomed Andreas Christensen into the defense, Luiz lost his starting position and does not seem to be able to find his way back.
Even if the former Juventus coach leaves his post as the Chelsea manager, it is unlikely that Christensen will be dropped in favor of Luiz. The center-back's time with the Blues could soon be coming to an end.
#1 Eden Hazard
Even though Zinedine Zidane has left his position as Real Madrid's manager, talks are circulating around Hazard's future. The Belgian is reported to be still interested in the move to Madrid.
Hazard performed extremely well in Chelsea's title-winning season. On most occasions, the London club is very much reliant on his creativity in the midfield to create something for the team. If Hazard were to leave, he will surely be a sore miss at his current club.
The Belgian playmaker has great technique on the ball and keeps a good control of it as he runs. He is known to be one of the best dribblers in Premier League, making him very skillful in the heart of the midfield.
Additionally, he is also a sharpshooter with a shot accuracy of 71 percent, which is much more impressive than many other midfielders playing in England.
His talents have attracted attention from Spain and it is all but confirmed that he is leaving England for pastures new.
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