Maurizio Sarri's tenure at Chelsea is drawing to a close, and the club suddenly find themselves in an unenviable position.
They now face the task of appointing a manager to replace the Italian while a transfer ban hangs over them and their best player—Eden Hazard—prepares to sign for Real Madrid.
A few months ago, as supporters turned on Sarri, the prospect of the head coach leaving did not seem to be a bad thing.
But now he is going on his own terms, with a UEFA Europa League winner's medal in his pocket and a Carabao Cup final spot and third-placed finish in the Premier League on his CV.