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04th Nov 2015

Jose Mourinho’s rumoured replacement might surprise you

This came out the blue!

Kevin Beirne

Jose Mourinho is going through the worst patch of his entire career.

There may be nothing more that the Portuguese can do to avoid Roman Abramovich’s wrath with reports saying that he will be axed during the international break regardless of the results between then and now.

According to reports in France, the Russian has already got a replacement in his sights. Despite speculation that Carlo Ancelotti would return to Stamford Bridge, Abramovich may take a different route.

French journalist Nicolas Vilas says that the Blues are lining up a move for Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim. The 41-year-old Venezuelan-born coach would likely cost around €10m (£7m) and his appointment would undoubtedly take a few people by surprise.