Former Super Eagles skipper, Mikel Obi, has tipped former Chelsea teammate, Filipe Luís, to replace Liam Rosenior as manager at Stamford Bridge.
Rosenior was dismissed last week after a run of poor results.
Following his sack, the Blues have appointed Calum McFarlane on an interim basis.
Although Chelsea are being linked with names like Cesc Fabregas and Andoni Iraola, Mikel Obi has advised the club to bring back Luis.
He said on his podcast: ““I think for me, it’d be too early for Fabregas.
“On Filipe Luis, he is a fantastic manager and his team played fantastic football in the Club World Cup and had an objective of how they wanted to play.
“There was a clear structure, playing with purpose, that’s how you know someone can become a top manager.
“Maybe it’s too early, but of all the three managers mentioned, if they go with any of them, I’ll probably say Filipe Luis.”