5 managers who could be sacked before next season

#5 Antonio Conte (Chelsea)

Conte in typically animated fashion on the touchline

One of the likeliest to depart his club this season, it's surprising that Conte has lasted this long, given Chelsea's troubles so far. After cantering to the EPL title in 2016/2017, they find themselves 28 points behind league leaders Manchester City, an unacceptable amount to the notorious Roman Abramovich.

New signings haven't impressed, including forward Alvaro Morata, and defensive midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko. Conte hasn't seemed happy at his squad situation, even publicly bemoaning Ross Barkley's signing after the player came on as a substitute in an EPL fixture.

The Italian looks tired, weary, and frustrated on the touchline. A return to coach the Italy national team has been mooted, given his good spell in charge of them before Chelsea, and turning his country around might tempt the proud Italian.

The relatively stress-free international football scene may also provide a needed break after the tough exertions of the EPL season. Conte was never going to be given time to create a long-term project at Stamford Bridge - Abramovich doesn't tolerate any level of failure - and he'll fully be expecting to be leaving Chelsea this season.