Maurizio Sarri's coaching staff are convinced that they will be heading for the Stamford Bridge exit at the end of the season.
The Italian manager has struggled to win the Blues fans over during his first season as Chelsea manager and his stay may be cut short if his woes as boss continue.
According to The Sun, Gianfranco Zola and Co are openly talking about being axed once the season has concluded this summer.
Sarri lost his cool during Monday night's encounter with Burnley after he was sent to the stands late on in the game.
While Chelsea can still qualify for the Champions League, it may not be enough to keep the Italian at the club for another season.
Following the club's bust-up after their 2-2 draw, Chelsea and Burnley will face no further action from the Premier League or Football Association following a melee between the two benches at Stamford Bridge.
Sarri had already been fined £8,000 after he admitted a misconduct charge for the incident but both teams have escaped further sanctions following discussions.
The game finished 2-2 as Chelsea's top four hopes were dented. But the final flashpoint came in the 94th minute when the Italian boss was sent off by referee Kevin Friend.
Sarri was sent off by referee Kevin Friend after leaving his technical area to dispute a late decision.
His dismissal sparked skirmishes and confrontations between coaches on the rival benches which recurred at the final whistle when Burnley's goalkeeping coach Billy Mercer featured heavily.
Chelsea complained to the FA after the game that a member of Burnley's coaching staff had referred to Sarri as a 's*** Italian'.
The west London club were initially irate at suggestions Burnley would face no further punishment for their role but both sides have reached an agreement and can move past it.
In a statement on both club's social media channels on Thursday night, they said: 'Issues arising between both benches during Monday night’s match have been resolved between the coaches and clubs, and a line has been drawn under the matter.'
No punches were thrown but plenty of insults did hit the target and Chelsea were furious about what they saw as a deliberate attempt to wind-up Sarri.
'Maurizio felt very unhappy,' Zola said after Monday's game as he took on Sarri's media responsibilities.
'He's very frustrated. We understand it's a football game. You say words because of the adrenaline, but he wasn't particularly happy. If Maurizio said that, probably it's something that could have been avoided.'
Yorokiri
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We should stick with him because presently Chelsea's job is no longer attractive to the top coaches except those that are just coming to get a payoff after a year or two!!! all thanks to our sacking culture. we need @Stability
Arindam1234
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if this thing happens again then no coach should sign for club like Chelsea whose fan and board are so impatient....'motherducking impatient'.....they always need ready-made cup and league while new coach is in his debut year....they always set an example like mourinho and conte....I appreciate that they had come and win trophy in their debut season while in the charge of Chelsea....But they're a lot of skillful-worldclass player in mourinho reign.....and he built it and Roman had paid for that...Conte did very wonderful job too... with set of very good players.... All the fan is now living the past.....Compare the present with past.... First of all sarri is wonderful coach with wonderful tactics and philosophy.... He make some beautiful stuff with the football in his Career... So all the fan and board want him to coach the Chelsea team.....Starting so good but now they are not at very good shape....what is reason behind it!!!! the so-called fan's and some MF pundit took answer it is only it's Sarri!!!he is not capable to manage Chelsea.... Who are the players of Chelsea Fc???That 30+ old player many of them bought 5-7 years ago.... They are being played under played under many coaches and help to fill up the trophy cabinet....they are good of course no doubt!!!! But some them are not quite fit in the Sarri's team and not have strength to play for 90 min with same work rate that which must needed for Sarri's tactics....So what should blame sarri or player or board.....I think it should be Board who can't feel the void spaces to be feel with world-class young talent....
Handsome Mike
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If Sarri qualifies for next season's champions League, it will be very unfair to sack him. Even Pep, as good as he is, went trophyless in his first season in England. The idea of hiring and sacking coaches is doing Chelsea a lot of damage. Soon managers will be coming to Chelsea without 100% commitment because they know they'll be getting fired tomorrow and they'll be going home with some good amount of money. There is a need to build some level of stability in the club and redeem our image.