Former Azzurri CT Marcello Lippi says he ‘isn’t ready’ for a call from Chelsea and believes Jose Mourinho won’t be sacked.
The Portuguese manager’s position is under scrutiny after a dismal start to the season and Inter Coach Roberto Mancini was today linked as a possible successor.
Lippi was questioned about the speculation on Radio Due, but distanced himself from any possible vacancy.
Former Azzurri CT Marcello Lippi says he ‘isn’t ready’ for a call from Chelsea and believes Jose Mourinho won’t be sacked.
The Portuguese manager’s position is under scrutiny after a dismal start to the season and Inter Coach Roberto Mancini was today linked as a possible successor.
Lippi was questioned about the speculation on Radio Due, but distanced himself from any possible vacancy.
“I don’t think they’ll sack Mourinho, if they were to get rid of him they would also have to give him €25m as severance pay,” said the 67-year-old.
“For now Chelsea can’t recover in the Premier League, I think that the Blues are aiming to get to the end of the season and then draw conclusions.
“But it could be different if things start to go badly in the Champions League.
“I don’t know if I’d be ready for a potential call from Chelsea, usually when a club has three or four names in mind these always come out but none of these in the end are ever really signed up.
“For now, my name hasn’t been circulated yet.”