Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: Sacking confirmed, Conte exit, Kai Havertz worry, Rice message

All those associated with Chelsea will desperately want the international break over for a number of reasons.Not only had results just started improving before the March break but several Blues stars have suffered fresh injuries while in action for their national side. On Sunday, Kai Havertz joined Reece James in returning to Cobham after Germany confirmed the forward left camp through illness. In the transfer world, West Ham star Declan Rice has been handed some more transfer advice after another excellent display in England's midfield. Another midfield option is Southampton's Romeo Lavia and the Blues look to have hold of a clear advantage of his former club Manchester City.With that said, keep the blog on lock as we bring you all the latest Chelsea news and all the transfer gossip as it breaks.