Chelsea's hierarchy are concerned about hiring Julian Nagelsmann as their next manager due to the German's relatively young age.
The Blues are on the lookout for a new boss after sacking Graham Potter on Sunday night. Interim manager Bruno Saltor will take charge of Tuesday night's game against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, with the team sitting 11th in the Premier League table.
It is believed Chelsea chair Todd Boehly wants to appoint a new manager before the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against holders Real Madrid in Spain on April 12. Boehly wants to interview at least five candidates, including Nagelsmann.