Chelsea goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon fears he is being pushed out of Stamford Bridge amid ongoing tensions with Thibaut Courtois.

The pair have an uneasy working relationship and clashed several times last season over Lollichon’s training techniques.

Courtois is almost certain to start next season at Chelsea, despite the club being open to offers of £60million-plus for Belgium’s No 1. And incoming boss Antonio Conte, knowing Courtois is likely to be his main keeper, will do all he can to ensure the 24-year-old is completely settled.

Thibaut Courtois has clashed with Chelsea goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon on numerous occasions

Lollichon has been at Chelsea since 2007 and enjoyed a close working relationship with Arsenal's Petr Cech

The 24-year-old Belgian does not like Lollichon's training and the disputes could force the Frenchman out

Antonio Conte wants to keep Courtois happy at Chelsea but owner Roman Abramovich wants Lollichon to stay

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The problems between Courtois and Lollichon have been brought to the attention of outgoing Italy boss Conte, who is pondering his next move. Lollichon is popular at Stamford Bridge and has a close relationship with the club’s powerbrokers.

Indeed, owner Roman Abramovich would prefer Lollichon to stay, but if Conte decides to bring in another goalkeeping coach then the Frenchman’s days in west London are numbered.

Conte is understood to be keen on giving a role to Gianluca Spinelli, who is working with Italy’s goalkeepers at Euro 2016. And if a new coach does arrive, Lollichon could well decide to leave Stamford Bridge rather than take a peripheral role in Conte’s new regime.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth have signed Chelsea defender Nathan Ake on loan for next season. The 21-year-old, who can also play in midfield, had an impressive spell at Watford last season, making 28 appearances and being named their young player of the year.