For now, academy coach Calum McFarlane has stepped up to become Chelsea’s interim manager until the end of the season, but they will appoint a long-term replacement in the summer.

Former Chelsea hero Cesc Fàbregas is among the favorites currently linked with the Chelsea job, but even though his current bosses have already admitted that they might find it difficult to hold on to him as one of the biggest rising stars in the world of coaching, Cesc himself isn’t giving it a single thought at the moment.

Chelsea confirmed on Friday that Estêvão will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury. It is not clear if the Brazil international will recover in time for the World Cup, which runs through June and July.

The next Chelsea manager should be Eddie Howe. Newcastle fans, be careful what you wish for. I like all of the managers listed, and therefore I think that none of them should be the next manager. The club is such a shambles that it would never end well, and their reputation would be wrecked. Much better off steering clear.

Andoni Iraola is one of seven or eight names under consideration to become the next Chelsea head coach according to The Athletic.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES –