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2 Worthy managerial candidates who can replace Jokanovic at Fulham including this veteran Scot

As per a report from the Evening Standard, Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic has emerged as a shock managerial candidate to replace Antonio Conte at Chelsea this summer.

The Italian is widely expected to leave the West London club in the coming days, after what has been a disappointing second season in-charge, despite having managed to win the FA Cup last weekend.  

A lot of names have been thrown around as potential replacements for the former Italy and Juventus boss, with Napoli head coach Maurizio Sarri being tipped as the favourite, while former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique too has been mentioned 

However, now it seems like the Blues have added Jokanovic’s name to their shortlist for the possible vacancy.

The 49-year-old, who played for Chelsea between 2000 and 2002, has done some brilliant work at Fulham over the past couple of years and has taken them to the brink of promotion to the Premier League this term, with the Cottagers set to face Aston Villa in the EFL Championship playoffs this Saturday.  

His work with the fellow London club hasn’t gone unnoticed, with the Blues hierarchy reportedly impressed by the progress he has achieved at Craven Cottage, coupled with the entertaining, attacking brand of football that his team plays.

Jokanovic has a year left on his deal with Fulham and a chance to return to Stamford Bridge, as a manager this time, would prove to be too hard to turn down. 

If that happens, here are 2 managers that Fulham should consider replacing Jokanovic with.

Graham Potter (FK Ostersunds) 

The English manager has been working wonders with Swedish outfit Ostersunds FK and while he may be a left-field choice, he could prove to be an effective one.

Having joined the club back in 2011, Potter has managed to guide the club from the fourth tier of Swedish football to the top-flight.

In the 2017/18 season, the 43-year-old led Ostersunds to the round-of-32 of the UEFA Europa League on their first-ever appearance in a European competition, having beaten the likes of Galatasaray and Hertha Berlin along the way, while also drawing against Athletic Bilbao.

Graham Potter (left)

Perhaps, one of the most notable achievements for the club under Potter came when they managed to beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates stadium in the round of 32 but lost out on aggregate.

What made it even more impressive was the fact that they were just the second team to beat the Gunners at home in 28 games in all competitions, a run dating back to March 2017.

Potter’s teams play a constructive, fluid type of football that would sit well with what Fulham have been doing under Jokanovic.

While he might not have the requisite experience, the manner in which he has put Ostersunds on the map from complete anonymity gives an insight into his coaching abilities and pedigree. 

David Moyes (Unattached) 

The Scotsman is currently without a job after having been let go by West Ham United at the end of the 2017/18 Premier League campaign. He could be a viable candidate for Fulham. 

David Moyes

Moyes’ career has somewhat taken a downturn after his sorry stint at Manchester United, which was followed by unsuccessful spells at Real Sociedad and Sunderland. However, he showed his value and pedigree in this recently concluded season in his short spell at West Ham.

Having brought in to replace Slaven Bilic, with the club mired in a relegation battle, the 55-year-old guided the East Londoners to a respectable 13th place finish.

A vastly experienced manager with great knowledge of the English game, Moyes has shown that he has the tools to build strong and solid teams if given time. He could prove to be a shrewd appointment for the Cottagers, especially if they manage to earn promotion back to the top-flight.

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