Mauricio Pochettino’s status will be reviewed by Chelsea at the end of the season, but that hasn’t stopped the club from selecting Roberto De Zerbi and Rúben Amorim as possible successors to the Argentinian.
Mauricio Pochettino’s future is cloudy following a disappointing string of performances since being awarded a two-year contract upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge last summer. The 52-year-old head coach’s future with the club is uncertain after supporters turned on him during last Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Brentford.
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Chelsea, currently 11th in the Premier League, is adamant about not making any rash moves, and Pochettino continues to have the backing of influential club figures. A lot of people think the team is making progress under the former Tottenham manager, even though they haven’t been consistent with their results or performances. Pochettino has managed to keep a youthful roster together despite dealing with key players’ injuries throughout the season.
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Pochettino is being offered the chance to stay on as head coach, and the ownership of Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital is not in a hurry to make a choice. After using four different managers in the previous season, Boehly and Clearlake are hoping for stability this time around.
Chelsea, on the other hand, is thinking about the future and wants to be prepared in case they change their minds. De Zerbi, who may depart Brighton at the season’s conclusion, and Amorim, who has done well for Sporting, are also being evaluated. If Erik ten Hag is fired by Manchester United, De Zerbi could be a good replacement for Jürgen Klopp, who is on Liverpool’s shortlist.
Liverpool is also considering signing Amorim. This season, the 39-year-old aims to lead Sporting to another Portuguese crown, following their 2021 triumph. Before naming Pochettino last year, Chelsea thought about Amorim.
Any prospective Chelsea manager would have to be flexible enough to fit in with the club’s athletic hierarchy. The responsibility of hiring does not lie with Pochettino. Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, who are both sporting directors, have been heavily involved in the acquisition of several young players. Along with Behdad Eghbali, the co-controlling owner, Joe Shields, who is also the co-director of talent and recruitment, has had a significant impact.
When asked about Conor Gallagher’s future last week, Pochettino stated, “I am the coach that needs to be in my place.” Due to the deadlock in contract negotiations, midfielder Gallagher may leave this summer, even though his current term expires next year.
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Some have questioned Chelsea’s reasoning for recalling Cesare Casadei, a 21-year-old midfielder, after his January loan to Leicester. Since his return from the Championship leaders, Casadei has seen action 13 times in 25 appearances for Leicester in all competitions. The Italian was a late substitute in the match against Brentford and his potential development has been questioned.
Because of this, Chelsea can now be criticized for their plan. The 19-year-old Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos has made two appearances this season while on loan from Nottingham Forest and Strasbourg.
Under Pochettino, Chelsea also have a tendency to fade after halftime, something they are investigating. The fact that there haven’t been enough instances to back up encouraging first-half performances has caused frustration. After leading Brentford 1-0 at halftime, Chelsea struggled in the second half and had to settle for a draw.