The Blues’ owners have had enough and sacked the Englishman after his team’s latest upset and will now look for his successor.
1. Julian Nagelsmann
Following his sacking from Bayern Munich, Julian Nagelsmann is a top candidate to step in to take over at the helm of the Stamford Bridge team.
The German manager was replaced by Thomas Tuchel at Bayern – the coach Potter succeeded at Chelsea in September.
2. Mauricio Pochettino
Inevitably among the first names linked with the job as soon as the pressure began to ramp up on Potter – just as was the case when Thomas Tuchel was sacked last year.
Pochettino has been out of work since his ill-fated spell at Paris Saint-Germain came to an end in the summer, and Chelsea would undoubtedly consider him for the job.
3. Zinedine Zidane
Zidane has been playing hard to get ever since his second stint in charge of Real Madrid came to an end in 2021.
PSG, France and the United States have all apparently courted the three-time Champions League-winning coach, but he remains a free agent for now.
4. Luis Enrique
Having stepped down as Spain boss following their last-16 exit from the 2022 World Cup, it surely won’t be long until Luis Enrique rebounds back into a top managerial job.
A committed footballing idealist, on paper he should be able to plot a path for Chelsea to follow over the next few years – though that’s easier said than done due to the recent turnover of players.
5. Roberto De Zerbi
When Potter left Brighton for Stamford Bridge, many predicted doom and gloom for the south-coast club.
De Zerbi has made these doubters eat their words, however, taking the Seagulls to even greater heights since taking over in September.
