Chelsea identify three managers to replace Maresca

Chelsea have identified three managers to replace Enzo Maresca as their new manager, according to Express Sport.

The Blues parted ways with Maresca earlier today after a dismal run of results. The club are winless in the last three league games and face another daunting challenge against Manchester City this weekend.

Ahead of the encounter, the progress is already underway to pursue a replacement.

Express Sport today claim that Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola and Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner are among candidates to succeed Maresca at the helm.

Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior is another target for the Blues, and seems the most affordable as the French outfit are Chelsea's sister club.

Chelsea are presently fifth in the standings with 30 points, three points behind fourth-placed Liverpool, who played out a 0-0 draw vs Leeds.

The Blues go into the game against Man City as underdogs and it remains to be seen whether Maresca's sacking brings a reaction from the players.