Chelsea manager could be fired if his team loses to Manchester United on Sunday – Report

There are increasing fears at Stamford Bridge that Italian manager Antonio Conte could be handed the sack letter at Chelsea if they lose to Premier League rivals Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.

The Times claims that the tactician has met with Chelsea Billionaire owner Roman Abramovich during the out gone week, with the Russian paying a courtesy visit to the club’s Cobham training ground, a move that experience has shown that it is a clear sign that a coach is about to be axed.

The reigning Premier League champions go into the Manchester United fixture off the back of a 3-0 loss away at Rome to AS Roma and should another humiliating performance follow, the club hierarchy could take action on the former Italy Head Coach’s position.

The former Juventus head coach has been under severe pressure for some period after a troubled summer of spending and the team’s inability to bringing in their key transfer targets.

The Chelsea head coach can take hope from the last season when Chelsea took on Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, with the West London giant coming out victorious as comfortable winners; however, Antonio Conte’s men did lose in the reverse match last campaign.