CHELSEA are on the lookout for their next manager after Enzo Maresca was sacked.
The Blues started December in 3rd place in the Premier League but with only one win last month, they have dropped out of the top four.
Maresca, 45, suffered a breakdown in relationship with the club hierarchy and has since been axed from his role.
If so, Chelsea will have to move quickly to install a new manager in the dugout ahead of the remainder of the campaign.
SunSport has highlighted seven potential candidates in the running for the top job in West London.
Liam Rosenior
Liam Rosenior, like Maresca, would arrive at Chelsea without any Premier League managerial experience.
He is currently impressing at Strasbourg in Ligue 1 with the French side battling for a European spot.
Rosenior would be a fairly simple hire for the Blues, considering Clearlake also own the Alsace outfit.
Cesc Fabregas
The former Chelsea midfielder has built himself a solid reputation in the dugout since taking charge of Como 1907.
The Spaniard led the club to promotion from Serie B to the top flight of Italian football for the first time in 21 years.
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Cesc Fabregas now has Como pushing for European qualification, and he is viewed as one of the most promising managers in the top leagues.
Xavi
Xavi has been out of football management since being sacked by Barcelona in 2024.
However, he is still highly regarded having led the LaLiga giants to a league and Spanish Super Cup double in 2023 despite financial constraints.
Chelsea would be free to talk to Xavi over a deal and there would be no compensation to be paid.
Oliver Glasner
Oliver Glasner has been one of the most impressive managers in the Premier League since his arrival at Crystal Palace in 2024.
He has led the Eagles to FA Cup and Community Shield glory in his short time in South London.
The Austrian has previously been tipped for the top job at Manchester United should Ruben Amorim be sacked.
Marco Silva
A move for Marco Silva could prove difficult due to the Portuguese boss currently in charge of West London rivals Fulham.
The former Hull City and Everton manager has brought the Cottagers back to the Prem and helped solidify their spot.
Silva has long been backed for a chance at a top job and Chelsea could represent a decent opportunity.
Andoni Iraola
Bournemouth have just dealt with a summer of losing some of their best players like Dean Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi.
They could now face the prospect of seeing their Basque boss walk out on the club if Chelsea come calling.
Andoni Iraola led the Cherries to a 9th-place finish in his first season in the Prem and earned plenty of plaudits in doing so.
John Terry
Now, John Terry does not have any managerial experience but would certainly be the romantic choice.
Chelsea have previously given chances to Frank Lampard in the dugout and could opt to do the same with Terry.
Terry has some experience in coaching, having previously held assistant roles at Aston Villa and Leicester City.
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If they get desperate, there is also the option of making a move for the old reliable Jose Mourinho.
The iconic manager is currently leading Benfica in his homeland but could be tempted by a third stint in charge of the Blues.
He previously won three Prem titles, three League Cups and an FA Cup during his previous two spells in charge.
