Chelsea linked with outrageous return to former coach who could be available this summer

TL;DR

Chelsea is reportedly considering a return for former coach Antonio Conte this summer, though it seems unlikely due to ownership dynamics and his personality.

Key points

Chelsea linked with a return to Antonio Conte
Conte's return is considered unlikely
Liam Rosenior's departure leaves a managerial vacancy

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Chelsea linked with outrageous return to former coach who could be available this summer

Antonio Conte is being linked with a return to Chelsea, which is sadly just a very long shot given our new ownership and his personality.

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With Liam Rosenior now gone, we’re in for a long summer of speculation about who the new Chelsea manager might end up being.

We’ve seen all the usual names trotted out time and again, now a rogue one has been thrown into the mix. CaughtOffside quote Italian sources in saying that former Chelsea (and current Napoli) manager Antonio Conte is back on the agenda.

He’s continued to impress since leaving us, winning titles with his current team and with Inter. But his time at the south of Italy could soon come to an end if he feels he’s run his course there.

Why Conte is never coming back to Blues

This is really a preposterous idea for a number of reasons.

We all love Conte and would happily have him back at Chelsea, but it’s never going to happen. If the Italian coach wasn’t able to work in the pretty permissive atmosphere created by Roman Abramovich and Marina Granovskaia, imagine how he’d cope with the BlueCo setup?

He’d be in a shouting match with his sporting directors and owners within weeks. This is a total non-starter, and we don’t think they’d even consider Conte as an option.

Q&A

Why is Antonio Conte linked with a return to Chelsea?

Antonio Conte is linked with a return to Chelsea due to the vacancy left by Liam Rosenior, but the connection is considered a long shot.

What challenges could prevent Antonio Conte from returning to Chelsea?

Challenges include the new ownership's direction and Conte's personality, which may not align with the club's current management style.

Who are the potential candidates for Chelsea's managerial position?

While Antonio Conte is one name mentioned, the article suggests that there will be ongoing speculation about various candidates throughout the summer.