Roman Abramovich makes important and tough decision over Conte's future at Chelsea

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- Chelsea coach Antonio Conte could be on his way out of the Premier League club

- The Blues' owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly decided to show him the exit doors

- Abramovich was said to be angry with the ways Conte treated former player Diego Costa

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has reportedly decided to sack Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and he is considering a better replacement for the Italian tactician.

According to the report by Marca, the Chelsea owner has angrily blocked all the means of communication between him and Antonio Conte.

The report also stated that Roman Abramovich was livid with the ways the career of Spanish striker Diego Costa came to an end at Chelsea under Antonio Conte.

Abramovich makes decision over Conte's future at Chelsea

Abramovich and Antonio Conte (photo: Daily Star)

Abramovich is claimed to have considered Conte’s actions ‘disrespectful’ after the Chelsea gaffer sent a blunt text message to the striker which told him that he was no longer part of the first-team plans.

Chelsea are now said to have began a search for Antonio Conte's successor at Stamford Bridge, and the 48-year-old former Juventus boss is also said to be aware of the plans.

Antonio Conte in his first season as Chelsea handler helped the Blues to win the Premier League title, but this term, Chelsea are struggling to find their rhythm as they are nine points behind League leaders Manchester City.

Previously, NAIJ.com had reported how Diego Costa revealed that Antonio Conte does not want him again at the club and he has returned to Atletico Madrid.

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