Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp, who announced in January that he would resign at the end of the Premier League soccer season, hinted that he may never work again as a manager.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says he and Jonny Evans will discuss the Manchester United defender's playing future during next month's international window.
Indeed, since February, the only exceptions have been the depressing defeat in the Carabao Cup final to an understrength Liverpool side, a chastening 5-0 humbling at Arsenal and the FA Cup semi final loss to Manchester City. In order to achieve that, Chelsea must improve defensively, as the Blues conceded eight more goals (63) than they have in any other Premier League season. The returns of Reece James, Ben Chilwell and Wesley Fofana should help, provided they - and most other players - stay healthy, but this must be a collective club priority heading into next season.
Stamford Bridge said goodbye to Thiago Silva on Sunday after four years at the club. The defender, who won three trophies after joining from Paris St-Germain, was part of the Champions League-winning 2020-21 team. Following the final whistle, the Brazilian was given a guard of honour by staff and team-mates as the fans chanted his name for the final time.