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Liam Prenderville

Maurizio Sarri's coaching staff 'convinced they will be sacked' by Chelsea

Maurizio Sarri's coaching staff are reportedly expecting to leave Chelsea this summer.

The Italian boss has found himself under pressure at Stamford Bridge less than a year into his tenure.

Chelsea are still on course to qualify for next season's Champions League but that has not stopped speculation that Sarri will be on his way.

The Sun reports Sarri's backroom team are convinced they will be on their way and are already openly talking about getting the axe.

Sarri is aware he is fighting for his job with the pressure increasing after Monday night's home draw with Burnley .

Maurizio Sarri and his Chelsea coaching team (PA)

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Chelsea can boost their top four hopes, and end Manchester United's, when they travel to Old Trafford on Sunday.

The Blues are three points clear of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men with three matches remaining.

Chelsea still have to face Watford and Leicester but they have a great chance of winning the Europa League with the first leg of their semi-final with Eintracht Frankfurt next week.

Maurizio Sarri is sent to the stands (ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/REX)

Meanwhile, Sarri has been fined £8,000 after accepting an FA misconduct charge following the draw with Burnley.

The Chelsea boss was sent to the stands during the clash at Stamford Bridge as tensions boiled over.

David Luiz and Ashley Barnes clashed on the pitch with a scuffle taking place near the tunnel as the two sets of players made their way off.

Chelsea and Burnley both released statements saying the issue 'had been resolved between the coaches and clubs, and a line has been drawn under the matter'.

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