Cesar Azpilicueta Hints at Who He Wants As Chelsea’s Permanent Manager

• Chelsea are currently hunting for a permanent boss after they sacked Graham Potter
• Frank Lampard is in charge of the Blues on an interim basis until a decision is made
• Luis Enrique and Julian Nagelsmann are believed to be the frontrunners for the role

Cesar Azpilicueta has dropped a major hint on who he would want to take over as Chelsea's permanent manager.

The Blues are without a substantive manager after they sacked Graham Potter earlier in the month, following a disastrous run of form across competitions.

Former manager and legendary midfielder, Frank Lampard was subsequently named the caretaker boss at Stamford Bridge for the remainder of the season.

According to The Mirror, Chelsea have a list of eight experienced managers they are targeting to take charge of the club permanently.

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The eight managers include former Bayern Munich boss, Julian Nagelsmann and Luis Enrique, who has been without a job since last December when he left his role as Spain's national team head coach.

Azpilicueta gives Chelsea manager preference

Azpilicueta recently hinted at which manager he would love to see take charge at the west London club at the end of the season.

The Sun reports that the Blues captain recently suggested he would love Enrique to take over at Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.

Azpi disclosed that his best football for Spain has come under Enrique, dropping a clear hint he wants his countryman at the helm of affairs for the Blues.

"Luis Enrique is a coach I have worked with in the Spanish national team," the defender said. "My best games for Spain have been with him, and I have enjoyed him a lot, even though the feeling was somewhat sour in Qatar."

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Lampard returns with former coaches

In related news, Sports Brief reported on Lampard returning to Stamford Bridge with three former Chelsea coaches, following his appointment as caretaker boss.

The legendary Blues midfielder has been named the interim manager of the English side, replacing Graham Potter, who was sacked after a dismal run.

Ashley Cole, Joe Edwards, and Chris Jones, who were part of Lampard's coaching team at Everton, have reportedly also returned to the West London club.