Maurizio Sarri in Chelsea: Zola calls for a "quick" resolution of the Blues | Football | sport

The Blues have been trying to recruit the Italian since the end of last season to suffer constant setbacks in their pursuit of the former boss of Napoli.

The Serie A team suspended negotiations over a compensation despite its replacement with Carlo Ancelotti and although the two clubs approached an agreement at the end of June, Sarri n & rsquo; Is not about to be named by Chelsea.

Antonio Conte remains in charge of the Premier League and FA Cup the winning boss disagrees with the club's board of directors during a return to pre-season training [19659002] Tale remains in charge and will monitor the training just five weeks before the start of the 2018-19 season, but asked the players to come back Monday. Zola is at the heart of Chelsea's complex situation given his plans to make him the number 2 Sarri once the 59-year-old finally takes over, with the rest of his staff behind an Iso said to be essentially in place.

And former striker Chelsea Zola, who remains a legend at the club in West London, called on them to reach a conclusion as quickly as possible.

"I am in a very difficult situation, a situation that I am part of speculation, I hope that, whatever happens, it will happen quickly," said Zola

"For the at the moment, you need to be as clear as possible. "

" We are talking about two coaches that I respect very much Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sarri For me, to say more about this situation is difficult. "

On Tale, Zola continued: "It's hard because I have respect for him.I really wish that a quick fix be good for both parties.The time is important." [19659011] Zola refused to confirm his expected new role, but hinted that he will be involved when Sarri enters.

"He is in my blood of course," he said.

"Chelsea is a place where you have to be good and work hard.It's all I can say, it's a special club.We will see what happens."

only five weeks left before the transfer window ends on the eve of the Premier League season, which means that Chelsea still has to sign an agreement.

Their preseason begins Monday, July 23 at Perth Glory in Western Australia.