Jose Mourinho: Who could replace Mourinho and become the next Chelsea manager?
A look at the potential contenders who could take over at Stamford Bridge
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Your support makes all the difference.The pressure on Jose Mourinho is mounting, with the Chelsea manager's antics and his team's result at the weekend ensuring 'crisis' remains the buzz word at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues lost 2-1 to London rivals West Ham, their fifth defeat in 10 Premier League games. In addition to losing, Nemanja Matic was shown a red card and Mourinho was forced to watch the second half from the stands after allegedly approaching the referee at half-time.
The actions of the Portuguese manager could see him face sanctions from the Football Association.
There is a sense that Mourinho is now fighting for his job at Stamford Bridge, with the defending champions languishing 15th in the table, nine points from the top four and 11 from the summit.
But should Mourinho leave Chelsea for the second time in his career, who could come in to replace the 'Special One'? Here, we take a look at the potential contenders and assess the likelihood of them taking up the reigns...
Chelsea face a crucial run of fixtures, the results of which could determine Mourinho's fate. They play Stoke City in the Capital One Cup this week before hosting Liverpool at the weekend. They then play Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League, a match in which defeat would be disastrous for their hopes of progress in the Champions League.
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