Chelsea next manager odds: Zinedine Zidane favourite to replace Maurizio Sarri, but Brendan Rodgers, Jose Mourinho and John Terry ALL in the frame

Chelsea next manager odds: Zinedine Zidane favourite to replace Maurizio Sarri, but Brendan Rodgers, Jose Mourinho and John Terry ALL in the frame
Maurizio Sarri is seemingly on the brink of getting the sack at Chelsea after Monday night’s FA Cup exit at the hands of Manchester United.Two headed first-half goals from Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba on Monday night saw the holders meekly surrender their crown at Stamford Bridge.13

Time may be running out for Sarri at Stamford Bridge

Boos and chants of ‘F*** Sarri-ball’ rang around the famous ground as the former Napoli boss cut a confused figure in the dugoutas his team were torn to shreds.After seemingly losing the fans and with pundits criticising his tactical expertise, it seems as though the writing is on the wall for Sarri.Not exactly renowned for his sympathetic approach to hiring and firing managers, Blues owner Roman Abramovich must surely be considering getting rid of the 60-year-old after just seven months.But who could step into the hot seat and save Chelsea’s season? Thanks to thesackrace.com, we can determine just who the favourites are with Britain’s leading bookmakers to replace Sarri if he does get the sack.Scroll down to see the top 12 contenders ranked from longest to shortest favourite.

11= Antonio Conte – 25/1 (Bet Victor)

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Conte was replaced by Sarri in the summer of 2018

11= Massimiliano Allegri – 25/1 (Paddy Power)

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The current Juventus boss is a serial winner in Italy

6= John Terry – 20/1 (Paddy Power)

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Surely a popular choice with fans, but lacks experience as a manager

6= Gareth Southgate – 20/1 (Paddy Power)

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The Three Lions boss has also been linked with the permanent Manchester United job

6= Brendan Rodgers – 20/1 (Bet Victor)

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A former coach at Stamford Bridge, Rodgers managed Liverpool for three years

6= Guus Hiddink – 20/1 (Bet Victor)

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Will Hiddink take the call from Roman Abramovich to manage the Blues for a third time?

6= Luis Enrique – 20/1 (Paddy Power)

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The current Spain boss managed Barcelona before taking a break from club football

5. Jose Mourinho – 14/1 (Paddy Power)

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Incredibly, the former Chelsea boss is in line for a third spell at Stamford Bridge

4. Laurent Blanc – 12/1 (Bet Victor)

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The World Cup winner has not managed since being sacked by PSG in 2016

3. Frank Lampard – 10/1 (Paddy Power)

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The record scorer for Chelsea is excelling at Derby County in the Championship

2. Gianfranco Zola – 6/1 (Bet Victor)

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The Chelsea legend is in the running to get a promotion from assistant to No.1

1. Zinedine Zidane – 2/1 favourite (Paddy Power)

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Three consecutive Champions League wins puts Zidane firmly in the running

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