
All eyes will be on Maurizio Sarri this afternoon as the fallout from his EFL Cup row with Kepa Arrizabalaga continues ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Tottenham.
On Monday night, Chelsea released statement confirming their record signing has been fined a week’s wages after refusing to be substituted prior to Sunday’s penalty shootout defeat to Manchester City.
But if the Blues think that will be the end of the matter, they could be in for a surprise.
The incident has provided an unwanted backdrop for a huge clash with Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Spurs themselves are reeling from a defeat to Burnley that has effectively ended their Premier League title bid, with Chelsea hoping a win against their London rivals can help calm the ongoing storm at the club.
Sarri will be speaking at Cobham from 1pm.
Follow Standard Sport’s LIVE Chelsea blog throughout the afternoon.