Former Chelsea medic Eva Carneiro will reportedly continue her legal action against Blues boss Jose Mourinho, despite his departure from Stamford Bridge yesterday.
Carneiro is claiming constructive dismissal against Chelsea and also has a separate but connected case against former manager Mourinho for alleged victimisation and discrimination.
She was dropped from first-team duties earlier this year after rushing onto the pitch to treat Eden Hazard on the opening day of the Premier League season.
Mourinho was angry that the medical team went onto the pitch as it meant Hazard would have to leave the field, although the referee appeared to signal to the bench that Hazard wanted help.
Carneiro, 42, has since parted company with the club and, according to PA, she will not cease the legal action and could even return to the outfit as part of the constructive dismissal claim includes the possibility of being reinstated if Mourinho were to leave Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are said to have filed a defence before yesterday's midnight deadline ahead of an initial hearing at a tribunal in Croydon on January 6.
Pascal Lemesre
