Chelsea manager Antonio Conte refused to discuss his potential departure at the end of the season amid mounting speculation that the Premier League club are ready to replace him.
Conte has been coy when questioned about his future throughout a troubled season and the Italian once again took a dismissive approach to the subject following reports Napoli’s Maurizio Sari is Chelsea’s top choice to take charge.
Fifth-placed Chelsea are 10 points adrift of the Premier League’s top four with only six games remaining and failure to qualify for the Champions League certain to end Conte’s two-year reign.
Conte, who has been linked with a return to his former role as Italy coach, dropped strong hints that he was unhappy with Chelsea’s transfer policy as they struggled to defend the Premier League tite – leading many to believe a parting would be acceptable to both the manager and his club.