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It was rumoured Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola would be Maurizio Sarri’s assistant manager but it seems that won’t be happening.

According to Metro UK, Luca Gotti will take on the role as assistant coach to Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea.

Zola will return to Stamford Bridge as coach but it is unclear what his role will be.

Gotti was drafted in to become Sarri’s No.2 man after Giovanni Martusciello turned down the chance to join Sarri in London.