A number of former Chelsea players have gone on to enjoy fruitful careers as managers of top clubs.
Frank Lampard had two spells as the boss at Stamford Bridge, with his first time here in particular broadly seen as a success.
Cesc Fabregas is in the process of kicking off what already looks like a very promising career in the game, and he nearly raided Chelsea for the loan signing of Alfie Gilchrist over the summer.
It has not been as easy a road into management for others. John Terry is yet to be handed a job despite being an assistant at a number of clubs now.
Going back a few years, another player who has made the transition into coaching is Claude Makelele.
Claude Makelele in line for Asteras Tripolis manager’s job
The Frenchman has previously been in charge of Bastia and Eupen, however has not been a head coach since 2019, when he returned to work for Chelsea.
Now though, it looks as if he has found a route back into management. According to Foot Mercato, the former midfielder is set to take the job at Asteras Tripolis.
The Greek side currently sit fifth in the Super League, however have only played three games this season.
Enzo Maresca busy at Chelsea
They sit on the same record as Chelsea, with Enzo Maresca already experiencing all three possible results as a Premier League manager.
The Italian has had more than his fair share to deal with since taking the reins at Stamford Bridge,
He is more than likely going to be asked plenty of questions in his press conference this week about the ongoing saga surrounding the ownership, with there being a reported rift between Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali.
Neither party seems to want to back down from their place on the board, however acknowledged in a meeting that things cannot go on in their current capacity.
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