Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is enduring a difficult return to Stamford Bridge. The 44-year-old came in as caretaker manager until the end of the season and given the four defeats in his first four games in charge, it does not look likely that he will stay on in a permanent role.
football.london understands Julian Nagelsmann is a serious contender to become Graham Potter's successor but the process of appointing a new manager will not be rushed. The former Bayern Munich boss has held talks with the Blues regarding the vacant managerial position and is said to have 'impressed' with his ideas and long-term strategy.
Luis Enrique is among the candidates being considered but Chelsea have 'concerns' about the Spaniard after he made a number of demands during initial talks about taking the hot seat at Stamford Bridge. Mauricio Pochettino is another manager on the Blues' shortlist with reports suggesting the former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain boss has been contacted by the west Londoners.
