After ending Graham Potter’s brief tenure of just 31 games, Chelsea compiled a lengthy list of potential managerial candidates.

Ruben Amorim, a tactician admired by the club, had been in talks previously following the dismissal of Champions League-winning coach Thomas Tuchel.

The search for a new manager is led by co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, with co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali taking a more subdued role after the disappointment with Potter’s performance.

Chelsea is engaging in multiple discussions and interviews to find the right fit for the challenging rebuilding task, with “a handful of options” still in contention. The Blues aim to secure a long-term appointment by the end of the 2022-23 campaign.