Chelsea FC: 6 People Who Could Replace Jose Mourinho
1. Carlo Ancelotti
Ancelotti has already been in charge of Chelsea, enjoying some success with the West Londoners between 2009 and 2011.
His first season saw him bring both the Premier League and FA Cup to Stamford Bridge, but the second campaign was fruitless. In fact, it was widely reported that he was dismissed in the tunnel after the final game of the season against Everton.
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However, he is still well-regarded among Chelsea supporters with many believing that the club were wrong to sack him.
Following his spell at Stamford Bridge, he has continued to win silverware wherever he has gone. A league title was achieved with Paris Saint-Germain, before Ancelotti won both the Champions League and Copa Del Rey with Real Madrid.
The Italian footballing great has since been taking time out from the sport after being relieved of his duty in Madrid this summer. While he is undoubtedly enjoying his peace, it will be interesting to see whether he is tempted by a return to the Blues.
Reports state that Ancelotti has been ruled out as a replacement at the moment, but as the board look to appoint someone to takeover in the summer, he will most certainly be discussed.
However, it seems unlikely that Abramovich will swallow his pride again and reinstate the coach that he dismissed just over four years ago.
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