Frank Lampard will be sacked by Chelsea on Monday following a dismal slump in form that sees them sit ninth in the Premier League table.
As the Daily Telegraph first reported, the players were told not to report to the training ground until Monday afternoon as he becomes the 10th manager sacked during the Roman Abramovich era.
Confirmation of Lampard's sacking could come on Monday as the club take decisive action following a torrid run of five losses in eight league games.
Sunday's win over Luton Town to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup hasn't proved enough to save the former midfielder from the chop.