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Sunday’s defeat to Tottenham Hotspur has left Chelsea eight points behind fourth-placed Spurs, and with seven games left to play, Chelsea’s chances of reaching the Champions League has been put in major doubt.

Conte remains adamant he will not quit in Chelsea, although he has been linked with a move to PSG.

Should Abramovich decide to replace Conte, a potential £9m pay-off awaits him.

Chelsea are unlikely to make an appointment before the summer and Conte has a tough job of winning the FA Cup and fighting for a top four spot.