Chelsea are believed to have identified four potential managerial targets to replace Frank Lampard if their poor form continues.
The Blues have won just one of their last six Premier League games and Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Manchester City saw the pressure on Lampard ramp up.
It is not believed the club legend is in immediate danger of the sack, but any further slip-ups before the end of January could see Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich pull the trigger.
And according to The Independent Thomas Tuchel, Max Allegri, Brendan Rodgers and Ralph Hasenhuttl are the names being considered if Lampard is handed his P45.
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