Chelsea need some reinvigorating after a season of underperformance on the pitch and unrest off it, which led to a fifth-placed finish and a campaign in the Europa League to look forward.

The fans have spent a season frustrated with the state of affairs and it is imperative that something happens over the course of the summer that gets them back on side ahead of a renewed assault on the top four.

That something may well be the return of a club legend in the shape of Gianfranco Zola reports swirl that he will be coming back to Stamford Bridge as assistant manager to Maurizio Sarri.

Although it is not confirmed, it has already got Blues fans excited about the season ahead after a summer of stasis in West London and that could transform the mood around the club.

We've taken a look at some of the best online reaction...

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