The removal of Ray Wilkins from Chelsea's coachign staff yesterday was as surprising as it was sudden. The club announced that it was not renewing Wilkins' contract, and that he was leaving immediately.
Despite instant talk of a coach coming in from overseas, it seems an internal appointment is now the most likely scenario. Assistant first team coach Paul Clement is thought to be a serious contender.
Wilkins re-joined Chelsea's coaching staff in 2008, under manager Luiz Filipe Scolari, but, despite Wilkins' advantageous command of Italian at the English club, it seems Italian boss Carlo Ancelotti thought him surplus to requirements.
Paul Clement joined Chelsea in 1994 on a part-time basis to coach the Under-15s, and since then has become a well-respected member of the Blues' coaching staff.
The decision to sack Wilkins has apparently devastated him and the players were said to be "surprised and shocked, with a lot of sadness around the place".
Wilkins has been left devastated by his surprise dismissal, while the players are "surprised and shocked, with a lot of sadness around the place" according to a club source.
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