3 things Chelsea fans can expect if Maurizio Sarri takes charge

#1 Goals galore for the Blues

Morata could profit from Sarri's arrival

One of Sarri's biggest success stories at Napoli was the transformation of much less fancied Belgian Dries Mertens from winger to clinical centre-forward. The result? 55 goals across two seasons from a 31 year-old who had never played in that position before. Along with Hamsik and Insigne, the trio managed 41 goals in between them this campaign, combining brilliantly and effectively, playing scintillating football all along.

The previous season saw Napoli score a whopping 126 goals across all competitions, including 77 in the Serie A. Players like Callejon and Jorginho have attracted great interest from the biggest clubs, following their superlative performances this season.

Sarri is one of the brightest up and coming managers in world football right now. If the Blues were to appoint the Italian as Conte's replacement, he would be working with Hazard and Willian. This could mean the best goal-scoring season yet for Chelsea's two most potent attacking threats, particularly for the Belgian who has never reached the 20 goal mark in the Premier League.

If Alvaro Morata were to remain at Chelsea, Sarri's arrival could be a defining moment in his career. The Spaniard is terrific in the air and has good pace, but his woeful finishing this term cost Chelsea dearly. The Italian coach's attention to detail and intense training sessions could help Morata rediscover his early Blues form, and missing out on the World Cup would give Sarri more time to work with Chelsea's record signing.

A hugely disappointing season for the Blues did end with a glimmer of hope in the form of a FA Cup win, and it is crucial that the Chelsea quickly decide on who will be leading them next season. Albeit a risky choice, Sarri's appointment could breathe life back into a tepid Chelsea team that have fallen far behind the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham.