Next Chelsea manager odds: Frank Lampard clear favourite with bookmakers to replace Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge

Next Chelsea manager odds: Frank Lampard clear favourite with bookmakers to replace Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge
Frank Lampard is the clear favourite with bookmakers to replace Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea.Even though he has led the Blues back into the Champions League, to a Europa League Final and to the Carabao Cup Final, Sarri’s position is under threat.GETTY9

Maurizio Sarri’s position at Stamford Bridge is under threat

After arriving from Napoli last summer, the Italian enjoyed a terrific start to life in the Premier League.But clashes with senior players and a looming transfer ban means the chances of Sarri enjoying a second season in Stamford Bridge are dwindling.According to reports, club legend Frank Lampard is in pole position to take charge should Roman Abramovich decide to pull the proverbial trigger.Lampard’s first season in management has seen him take Derby County to the Championship Play-Off final after a heroic effort by overturning a first leg deficit away from home against Leeds.GETTY9

Lampard has the smallest matter of the Championship Play-Off Final to contend with first

Despite his novice stature, the appointment of the 40-year-old as Chelsea boss would certainly sit well with fans.But who else is in the frame to be the next Chelsea boss according to the bookmakers?Scroll down to see the favourite, according to the sackrace.com.

7. Massimiliano Allegri – 16/1

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Antonio Conte is reportedly set to replace Allegri at Juventus

3= Gianfranco Zola – 12/1

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The Chelsea legend is currently Sarri’s assistant at Stamford Bridge

3= Erik Ten Hag – 12/1

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The Ajax boss led his young side to the Champions League semi-final

3= Diego Simeone – 12/1

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Simeone could follow Diego Godin and Antoine Griezmann out of the Atletico exit door

3= Laurent Blanc – 12/1

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Blanc was last in charge of Paris Saint-Germain

2. Nuno Espirito Santo – 17/2

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The Portuguese led Wolves to a 7th placed finish in the Premier League this season

1. Frank Lampard – 2/1

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It would certainly be popular, but appointing Lampard would be a huge risk for Chelsea

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