Chelsea files: Blues ‘on a knife edge’ with club facing £70m black hole if poor form keeps them out of Champions League

CHELSEA’S stuttering bid to qualify for the Champions League may not impact Enzo Maresca’s role but it could wipe £70million off his summer budget.

The Blues remain in the hunt for a top five finish but are convincing few that they will be able to get over the line.

GettyChelsea could risk losing £70m if they fail to qualify for the Champions League[/caption] AlamyEnzo Maresca’s job could also be at risk[/caption]

And another year away from Europe’s top table will come at quite the cost ...