Frank Lampard’s position as Chelsea head coach is hanging by a thread following a nightmare run of four defeats in six matches.The Blues, who were being touted as Premier League title contenders only a month ago, endured a dismal December before losing 3-1 at home to Manchester City in their first outing of 2021.As a result, reports have emerged suggesting Chelsea officials are already making contingency plans, with the Daily Mail claiming Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is one of five candidates to replace Lampard should Roman Abramovich drop his bloodied axe once more.The former England midfielder retains Abramovich’s backing for now, but if he proves incapable of pulling them out of their current slump a familiar managerial chopping in.
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