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Chelsea braced for Mourinho exit and eye two shock candidates as possible replacements
CHELSEA are reportedly preparing for Jose Mourinho to leave the club and have two candidates in mind as potential replacements.
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The Blues slumped to a 2-1 defeat to West Ham on Saturday - their fifth defeat of the Premier League campaign.
Express Sport understands Mourinho's Stamford Bridge future could hinge on the Liverpool game on Saturday.
But according to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have set the wheels in motion over the Portuguese's departure.
The report suggests Carlo Ancelotti and Guus Hiddink, who both previously managed the Blues, are being considered as potential candidates.
It is thought the pair are seen as short-term options.
Jose Mourinho's days at Chelsea could be numbered
Guus Hiddink (left) and Carlo Ancelotti (right) are both on Chelsea's radar
Added to that, the matter of a severance package for Mourinho has already been discussed by club chiefs.
Chelsea currently occupy 15th spot in the Premier League table.
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