Chelsea are searching for a new manager following their decision to sack Liam Rosenior.
The 41-year-old — a controversial appointment — was relieved of his duties after just 104 days in charge two weeks ago.
Calum McFarlane has taken charge until the end of the season but will make way for a new permanent manager before next season.
Several names are in the mix, but former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher thinks one big name can be ruled out due to his style of play.
Jamie Carragher rules Oliver Glasner out of race to become next Chelsea manager
Oliver Glasner has enjoyed a hugely successful two years at Crystal Palace.
Last season saw the Austrian guide the Eagles to their first ever FA Cup following a famous Wembley win over Manchester City. The team then beat Liverpool to lift the 2025 Community Shield.
Despite his remarkable stint in South East London, though, Glasner recently confirmed this season would be his last at Selhurst Park.
Preparing for the next chapter in his career, the 51-year-old is now among the candidates to take the Stamford Bridge hot seat.
Carragher, who spoke to Sky Sports, doesn't think he's the right man for the job, though, and has pointed to his favoured three-at-the-back style of play as the reason why.
"I don't see [Oliver] Glaser [as the next manager] because of the back three. I think that wouldn't happen."
Palace's typical lineup under Glasner has included three centre-backs with two flying wing-backs.
Chelsea unlikely to play three-at-the-back again
Three-at-the-back is a very niche style of play and only works when every position is occupied by players capable of fulfilling their role.
Ruben Amorim's failure to implement this approach at Manchester United led to his sacking and has not been adopted since. Chelsea won't want to make the same mistake.
Although the Blues enjoyed massive success with this brand of football under Antonio Conte, they've taken a more traditional approach ever since the Italian departed in 2018.
Unlikely to rip up the foundations knowing they don't have the personel required, BlueCo will probably prefer to find a manager who feels he can get a tune out of the players already in place.
It is for this reason the likes of Andoni Iraola and Cesc Fabregas remain the vacant position's frontrunners. Former Barcelona boss Xavi has also emerged as a target but there are already concerns the Blues don't align with the Spaniard's vision.
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