Rafael Benitez is in talks over a return to Chelsea (Getty Images)Chelsea have begun talks with Rafa Benitez as the club want to appoint him as Maurizio Sarri’s replacement, according to reports. Chelsea, meanwhile, are making plans to appoint a new manager as Maurizio Sarri closes in on a move to Juventus. And Tuttosport claims that a meeting between Chelsea’s hierarchy and Benitez to discuss a return to Stamford Bridge is ‘imminent’. Chelsea fans did not like Benitez’s arrival at Stamford Bridge (AFP/Getty Images)Chelsea fans had a ‘Rafa out’ banner at Stamford Bridge (Getty Images)But the Spaniard was not a popular figure among Chelsea fans, who displayed ‘Rafa out’ banners during games at Stamford Bridge. Sarri, meanwhile, was also on the receiving end of abuse from Chelsea fans this season, despite guiding Chelsea to a third-placed finish and victory in the Europa League.

Source: Metro June 11, 2019 09:33 UTC