Chelsea have narrowed their shortlist to replace Mauricio Pochettino from six names to four two days after the former head coach's departure.
The Argentine head coach parted ways with the west London club on Tuesday after 11 months in charge at Stamford Bridge, despite a strong finish to the season which saw the club place sixth in the Premier League standings.
Pochettino's exit is believed to have taken his players by surprise, with some dismayed that the 52-year-old will not be returning for a second season after making progress with a youthful squad stricken by persistent injuries.