Chelsea should bring in a new manager within a matter of days or weeks.
That is according to ex-Tottenham and Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood, who spoke about the club's situation this week.
The Blues are out of the Champions League, while caretaker Frank Lampard has lost four out of four games in charge.
Sherwood said on Sky Sports: It's still a big couple of months for Chelsea, because I think they need to get a manager in as soon as possible.
If they find a manager, they should bring a manager in, so he gets an opportunity to look at the squad, what he's got.
"Because there needs a huge clearout here. Someone who wants to fight for that shirt and give them a little bit of balance.
They're so disjointed in their squad. They've got so many players in offensive areas, wide players, who are pretty similar quality-wise.
Let a manager come in, see them train everyday, see them play in the remaining games, they've got tough games to come.
"And then he can make a decision because recruitment has been absolutely shocking.
"So let the manager be part of the recruitment policy. That's the only way I can see it, there's still a lot to play for.
"Otherwise you could waste this six weeks - or whatever it is until the end of the season - and you start from scratch next year.
"The new manager has to get used to the players. Use this time. If there is someone out there, out of a job, that they like, bring them in now."
