Chelsea will not automatically accept a place in next season's Europa Conference League despite having qualified, according to a journalist.
Due to Manchester United's shock FA Cup win, Chelsea dropped down into the Europa Conference League next season despite finishing sixth which in the past had secured Europa League football.
A dramatic upturn in form towards the end of the season saw The Blues win their final five games and finish sixth as a result.
Despite the effort, it wasn't seen as good enough by the hierarchy at Stamford Bridge and Mauricio Pochettino lost his job.
They are set for yet another turbulent summer searching for a new manager and making sure they continue to comply with the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules.
If they are to compete in Europe they would also have to comply with stricter financial fair play rules, which is why journalist Matt Law thinks there is a possibility they withdraw from the competition.