Chelsea's two-window transfer ban is the latest setback to Maurizio Sarri's revolution and one which is likely to further increase the chances of Eden Hazard departing Stamford Bridge.
The Blues were recently hit with the punishment from FIFA for breaking rules over the signing of minors in recent years, though the club have since confirmed that they are set to appeal the sanction, in a move which could delay the ban by up to a year.
It has been suggested that the punishment could prompt Chelsea to tie down Hazard due to their inability to sign an adequate replacement.