5 coaches who are likely to take Antonio Conte's job at Chelsea

There has been growing speculation about who would replace the under-pressure Chelsea coach Antonio Conte if he gets the boot.

The Italian coach has come under heavy criticisms with the run of two victories in ten matches including the embarrassing 1-4 defeat to Watford in a Premier League match at Vicarage Road.

The 48-year-old has just a year left in his contract at Stamford Bridge and he is expected to move in the summer even if he does not get relieved of his duties.

Here are the 5 top coaches that could replace the former Juventus coach when he vacates the hot seat.

1. Thomas Tuchel

The former Borussia Dortmund coach has been out job since he was sacked at the club last season with just the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) to show in his two-year stint.

5 candidates to replace Antonio Conte if he is sacked by Chelsea

The 44-year old had a win rate of 62.9 percent but felt he was let down by the club who sold Matt Hummels, Ilkay Gundogan and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in 2016.

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However, the German has been heavily linked to take over at Bayern Munich when Jupp Heynckes retires at the end of the season.

2. Diego Simeone

With the way things are going at Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone can not resist an offer to be at Stamford Bridge next season after a successful spell with the Madrid club.

5 candidates to replace Antonio Conte if he is sacked by Chelsea

The 48-year-old have won La Liga, Europa League, Super Cup, Copa del Rey, Supercopa de Espana and also losing out twice to Real Madrid in the Champions League final, the timing of Conte’s exit might not be overlooked.

3. Luis Enrique

There are rumours going the rounds about the Spanish coach getting ready to join Chelsea after letting his contract run out with Barcelona in 2017.

Luis Enrique

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The treble winning coach in the 2015 season would relish the opportunity to coach an ambitious side like Chelsea and bring his winning mentality to Stamford Bridge.

4. Guus Hiddink

A return to his former club is not a bad idea as the Italian tactician will be looking to better his honours with his old time employers on a proposed third spell.

5 candidates to replace Antonio Conte if he is sacked by Chelsea

The former Real Madrid coach led the Blues to an FA Cup victory in 2009 after Luiz Felipe Solari was sacked and replaced Jose Mourinho for the same reason in 2015.

5. Maurizio Sarri

The Napoli boss has been receiving plaudits after challenging Juventus dominance in the Serie A with Napoli who currently at the top of the table.

5 candidates to replace Antonio Conte if he is sacked by Chelsea

The Italian manager has also been linked with Chelsea’s job as Pep Guardiola who one of his biggest admirers was full of praise after Manchester City defeated Napoli in the Champions League at Etihad.

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