There will be no coming back for Carlo Ancelotti if Chelsea are dumped from the Champions League by Manchester United this week.
The Sunday Mirror says Blues failure will trigger the change at the top in the summer. They are 1-0 down from the first leg.
Roman Abramovich, Chelsea's billionaire owner, has finally run out of patience with his manager.
And even if the Italian is able to inspire a Chelsea fight-back to reach the Champions League last four there will be no guarantee that his job is safe.
To ensure his survival Ancelotti may have to guide Chelsea to Europe glory this season.
Privately Ancelotti, who will only have 12 months remaining on his contract once the season draws to a close, expects to be fired.
