Chelsea may send an SOS to Gianfranco Zola to steady the ship after Andre Villas-Boas' dismissal.

AVB's No2 Roberto Di Matteo has put in temporary charge to season's end.

The Sun says the former Italian international is only under contract with Chelsea until June and knows he is not a candidate to become AVB's long-term replacement.

Chelsea are also considering inviting club legend Gianfranco Zola to bolster the coaching staff, although no approach has yet been made.