The Blues legend has been sacked after five defeats in his last eight league games, and there is no shortage of possible replacements
GettyPochettino: The one that got away
Frank Lampard may be a Chelsea legend, but a run of five Premier League defeats in eight games has seen the Blues boss relieved of his duties.
So who could be about to take over at Stamford Bridge?
Mauricio Pochettino had previously topped the shortlist, but the former Tottenham manager took charge of PSG at the end of December.
Avram Grant has also been linked to a return to west London, but sources have told Goal that there is no chance of the Israeli taking over.
However, it is worth noting that a stop-gap solution hasn't been ruled out, given some top coaches will not be available until the summer.
So, which coaches would be in the running if Lampard is shown the door? Goal evaluates the main contenders below…
AdvertisementGettyTuchel: Keen and available
Thomas Tuchel is understood to be keen on the Chelsea job, having been considered for the post in the past.
Indeed, the Blues weighed up a move for the German during his time in charge of Borussia Dortmund but ultimately decided to pass.
However, Chelsea remain close to Tuchel's agent and could see him as a coach capable of getting the best out of compatriots Timo Werner and Kai Havertz, while he also worked with Christian Pulisic at Signal Iduna Park.
There's also the fact that having been recently sacked by PSG, Tuchel would be available to take over right away.
However, there are doubts over his temperament and his fractious relationship with PSG sporting director Leonardo played a pivotal role in his sudden and acrimonious Parc des Princes exit.
Getty ImagesNagelsmann: The prodigy with the Werner connection
RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann is still only 33 and yet is widely regarded as one of Europe's top coaching talents.
Although he has much in his favour, including a clear footballing philosophy, Nagelsmann is relatively inexperienced and he has yet to win a major honour in his career.
In addition, he wouldn't consider leaving Leipzig until the end of the season, with his side battling Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title.
However, it is worth remembering that Chelsea's struggling striker Werner developed into one of the best attackers in Europe thanks to Nagelsmann's guidance.
Chelsea may well feel that there is no man better suited to getting the best out of the Germany international than his former boss.
Getty ImagesAllegri: The proven winner
Massimiliano Allegri has been out of the game since parting company with Juventus in 2019, but no other coach on Chelsea's shortlist has quite the same pedigree as the Italian.
The former AC Milan boss was not a popular appointment among the Bianconeri's fans but he won five consecutive Serie A titles, and twice reached the Champions League final.
Consequently, Chelsea have long held an interest in Allegri, who has made no secret of his desire to one day work in the Premier League, and has been taking English lessons for the past few years.