Here's your Chelsea morning digest on Thursday, April 13.
Double Real Madrid blow
Chelsea have all the work to do in the second leg of the Champions League clash against Real Madrid next week after losing 2-0 in the first tie. They could be doing so without two key players as Ben Chilwell is guaranteed to miss the next game after his straight red card.
The Blues will also be sweating over the fitness of Kalidou Koulibaly as the defender came off in the game with an injury concern in the second half.
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Todd Boehly handed five-name manager shortlist
Chelsea have been told by former defender Glen Johnson that appointing a previous manager of the Blues is a good idea as Todd Boehly searches for a Graham Potter replacement.
Antonio Conte, Carlo Ancelotti and Jose Mourinho were all listed by Johnson as good options for the Blues. However, giving his own opinion, Johnson named Zinedine Zidane as the man he'd like to see take over at Stamford Bridge.
Given the French legends stance on managing in England that remains unlikely, but Johnson sung the praises of another man just getting into management who could take the helm at Chelsea.
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Malouda gives Mudryk verdict
Former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has tipped Mykhailo Mudryk to become a leader at Stamford Bridge following his £88million package move to the Blues in January.
Speaking to ICE 36, Malouda said: "He is very talented. When he made his debut, he looked so impressive when he came on. I think he came into that game fresh, full of confidence and we could all see his huge potential.
"He needs to work hard, have the right mentality - he can become a leader in the Chelsea team if he shows the right ambition. I hope he believes in himself as much as the club believes in him."
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