Wayne Rooney is set to leave Washington-based DC United after agreeing a deal to become player-coach of English Championship side Derby County.
Derby County want Phillip Cocu to maintain the style of play implemented by the former England international, whilst also creating a pathway for young players.
Frank Lampard has just one season's experience in management as he led Derby to the brink of a return to the Premier League, only to fall short in the Championship playoff final against Aston Villa.
Anthony Knockaert and Jurgen Locadia scored as Brighton clinched a 2-1 win over Derby County on Saturday.
The 40-year-old former England midfielder received a rapturous reception on his first return to Stamford Bridge as a manager.
Frank Lampard will make his first return to Chelsea as a manager when Derby County face the London giants in the League Cup.
Paul Pogba has scored four times in seven appearances this season.
Mourinho paid the price for making nine changes in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Old Trafford before spot-kicks.
Wilfred Ndidi was Claudio Ranieri's saviour as the Nigeria international, who joined from Belgian club Genk in January, came off the bench to score with a superb long-range effort before Demarai Gray's solo strike clinched Leicester City's first win in six matches
Goals from Wayne Rooney, Daley Blind and Juan Mata saw United advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Chelsea F.C. beat Derby County 3-1 while Sheffield United stunned Southampton to win 1-0.
Chelsea had to struggle in creating goal-scoring opportunities in the first half. The deadlock was broken by John Obi Mikel in the 66th minute. Oscar got on the score-sheet shortly afterwards, gathering a pass from Hazard and beating Lee Grant at his near post with a powerful shot.
Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones has lost his five-year-old son Luca to leukaemia.