There are many at the Stamford Bridge club that wanted Mauricio Pochettino to remain in charge.
The Argentine had endeared himself to the squad over the past few months, as their form improved and they finished sixth in the Premier League.
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However, the Chelsea squad is so bloated that some who were sidelined may now feel they have a second chance.
The likes of Malang Sarr, who liked a social media post about Pochettino leaving, may get another chance in pre-season.
Sarr, who was a promising signing, had been banished from the first team picture entirely by Pochettino.