Here is the latest Chelsea news on the morning of Thursday, 20 April 2022.
Chelsea step back from Enrique
After being listed as one of the favourites for the vacant Chelsea managerial job, Luis Enrique has now been listed as an "outsider" for the role in Todd Boehly's new short list.
As per the Telegraph, Enrique has not been placed among the leading candidates for the position with no further talks currently planned between the two parties. The report further states the former Spain boss is alongside Sporting boss Ruben Amorim in having an outside chance of being appointed.
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Chelsea eye fresh Naglesmann talks
After being impressed by Julian Nagelsmann in their first face to face meeting, Chelsea are already planning a fresh round of talks with the 35-year-old, as per the Telegraph.
Luis Enrique no longer being a leading candidate improves Nagelsmann's chances of becoming Chelsea manager, but the report also states there is no current indication that the German coach is the favourite to land the job.
Silva sends Boehly message
Chelsea star Thiago Silva has subtly criticised the transfer decisions made by Todd Boehly following the Blues' Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid. The veteran defender has been forced to watch the majority of the last few months from the stands after picking up a knee injury at the end of February, but he returned in time to play 166 minutes across both legs of Chelsea's quarter-final tie with Madrid.
Despite the experience and ability of Silva, there was virtually nothing he could do to prevent the four goals fired in by Carlo Ancelotti's side over the course of the tie. The defeat to Los Blancos was Frank Lampard's fourth since arriving in a temporary role at Chelsea, where the interim boss has watched his team score just once.
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